Petrochemicals derived from oil and fossil fuels underlie the production of many consumer goods − and many you wouldn’t know from looking at the final product.

Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...

Chemists and innovative recyclers are trying to turn gloves, pipette tips, and other laboratory plastic waste into something useful ...

Eating plantain chips prepared in unhealthy ways can expose consumers to harmful chemicals that can affect the stomach, liver, kidneys, and overall health.

Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

JINHUA CITY, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA, March 5, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The disposable tableware sector has ...

Agricultural plastic mulch films are widely used around the world to increase crop yields, conserve soil moisture, and suppress weeds. However, once these films are discarded, they can persist in the ...

A new solar-driven method transforms plastic waste and microplastics into acetic acid, turning pollution into a valuable chemical.

Cuyahoga Falls, OH - Struktol Company of America will showcase its advanced additive solutions for recycled plastics at the ...

Boonrawd Brewery Co Ltd, together with PTT Public Company Limited and IRPC Public Company Limited, has announced a significant achievement underscoring the collaborative efforts of expert teams from ...

NEW HAVEN — Yale University researchers have figured out how to convert plastic waste into “fuel-range chemicals” that could eventually power turbines and diesel engines and jets. Once refined, these ...

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