#plastic-waste

#plastic-waste

Recycling is complicated, and a significant portion of recyclable materials ends up in landfills despite consumer efforts.

New chemical process converts plastic waste into building blocks for new plastics.

This innovation addresses waste management and reduces fossil fuel reliance.

Anthropologie is making strides to recycle poly bags, addressing waste in the clothing industry.

MVRDV's Mega Mat installation in Bangkok demonstrates the utility of recycled plastic while educating the public about Thailand's plastic waste crisis.

Innovative solutions using plastic-eating enzymes are shaping sustainable furniture design, ensuring that products biodegrade naturally when discarded.

The Ocean Cleanup aims to eliminate the Great Pacific Garbage Patch within a decade, starting with a projected cost of $7.5 billion.

Microplastics found in everyday items pose serious health risks, as indicated by predictive imagery.

The Great Pacific Garbage Patch highlights the urgent need for sustainable packaging solutions to mitigate plastic waste.

Innovative packaging can significantly reduce reliance on non-biodegradable plastic products.

Thailand has banned imports of plastic waste to address pollution and environmental concerns.

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste's initiatives in Bali are facing significant challenges, collecting only a small percentage of the expected plastic waste.

Scientists have developed a strong, seawater-dissolving plastic that could help reduce ocean microplastic pollution.

The Ocean Cleanup asserts it can clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years for $7.5 billion, using existing technology.