Every year, millions of tonnes of perfectly edible food are discarded simply because consumers rely too heavily on expiry ...

Polypropylene is just as big in packaging as PET but it is recycled at a fraction of PET. Only 8 percent of 1.2 million tons of post-consumer PP is recycled.

A team of biomaterial engineers, environmental resource specialists and industrial design researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across Japan has developed a biodegradable material that is ...

Polywood's long-lasting outdoor furniture looks like wood but is made with recycled HDPE. The Polywood Acadia Sofa Set is durable and comfortable.

The fact that it is transparent, biodegradable in a natural environment, and plastic-like is already fantastic, but there is ...

A new method produces PEDOT nanofibers with enhanced electrical conductivity and increased surface area for improved charge ...

UFP expands its Deckorators options and Azek makes strides in fire-resistant decking while Oldcastle and Envision focus on faster installation times.

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Though it was once beloved for its soft texture and cozy feel, the material easily conceals debris ... who wants to sit on Grandma’s squeaky plastic sofa? “What's the point of having these beautiful ...

A reaction between the two ingredients forms “salt bridges” between the molecules that make the material strong and flexible, like conventional plastic. However, when they’re soaked in ...

Today, Oceana released a new report that projects The Coca-Cola Company’s plastic use will exceed 9.1 billion pounds (4.1 million metric tons) per year by 2030 if the company does not change its ...

Because TPA can be upcycled into more valuable materials, the process offers a safer and cheaper alternative to current plastic recycling methods. The researchers published their findings Feb. 3 ...