Plastic-Eating Bacteria Turn Waste into Useful Starting Materials
Newly developed E. coli strain turns polyethylene terephthalate waste into adipic acid
waste disposal
The Good and Bad Uses of Biomass for California
Conversion to biofuels good for air quality and climate policies
What Are the Risks of Radioactive Wastewater Release?
Wastewater release will likely have a negligible effect on local ecosystem
Transparent Wood-Based Coating Doesn’t Fog Up
Coatings made from a wood by-product can keep our glasses and windshields clear
Adding New Capabilities—When Is It the Right Time?
Technical applicability, staff expertise, and infrastructure support should be considered
Paper Straws May Not Be Better for the Environment than Plastic Versions
Long-lasting “forever chemicals,” which can cause damaging health issues, found in 18/20 brands of paper straws
New Recycling Process Could Find Markets for ‘Junk’ Plastic Waste
A new plastics recycling method reduces emissions by 60 percent and opens the door to the reuse of materials
Modern Chemistry Is Rubbish
Chemists need to take environmental concerns into consideration from the start to avoid more chemical pollution
Polystyrene Upcycling
Recovering valuable chemical building blocks from polystyrene waste
A Whole New Dimension for 3D Printing
Self-folding origami sheets create 3D shapes quickly, cheaply and efficiently