#plastic-recycling

#plastic-recycling

A new recycling method for polypropylene and polyethylene may significantly reduce plastic waste by effectively breaking down tough polymer bonds.

The world struggles with low plastic recycling rates, currently just 10-15% of waste is processed effectively.

California AG files suit against Exxon Mobil for misleading claims on plastic recycling.

Lawsuit challenges the effectiveness of advanced recycling, calling it a PR stunt.

Exxon Mobil is suing California Attorney General Rob Bonta for alleged defamatory statements regarding its plastic recycling capabilities.

UC Berkeley's new catalytic recycling process offers a more efficient and energy-saving solution for recycling polyethylene and polypropylene plastics.

New UC Berkeley method efficiently recycles difficult-to-process plastics like polypropylene and polyethylene using economical catalysts.

The recycling process converts polyolefins into gasses that can be reused to create new plastics.

Boise implemented the Hefty ReNew™ Program to handle plastics responsibly, emphasizing sustainability amidst controversies over advanced recycling methods.

ExxonMobil has been accused of misleading the public about plastic recyclability for decades, contributing to the plastic waste crisis.

ExxonMobil faces legal challenges regarding deceptive recycling practices related to its plastic waste management.

California's lawsuit claims ExxonMobil misled consumers on recycling viability despite knowing the truth.

UC Berkeley's new process could revolutionize plastic recycling by converting waste back into its original chemicals, addressing global plastic pollution.

UC Berkeley's new chemical process can effectively break down common plastics, offering a better alternative to mechanical recycling by recreating original materials.