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University of Florida Researchers Develop New Method to Recycle Plastics

A team of researchers led by Brent Sumerlin, the George B. Butler Professor in the University of Florida Department of Chemistry, has made a breakthrough with the potential to transform how we recycle plastics.

9 Aug 2023

Sustainable Batteries - The Future of Responsible Clean Technology

Sustainable batteries play a crucial role in advancing clean technology for a cleaner and greener future. At the forefront of this transformative field is Sorbiforce, an innovative company dedicated to revolutionizing energy storage through sustainable solutions.

From Sorbiforce, Inc. 8 Aug 2023

Recycling of Polyurethane Foam Takes a Step Forward

Investigators from Aarhus University have now demonstrated, in collaboration with partners from the industry, that straightforward chemistry can do more from polyurethane foam than just extract vital raw materials; the most significant component can also be reused repeatedly in new mattresses.

2 Aug 2023

Researchers Develop New Way to Recycle Polystyrene

Polystyrene, the main material in plastic tableware and insulating materials, is a widely used polymer but is currently difficult to recycle.

31 Jul 2023

TIPA Survey Finds Majority of Sustainability-Minded Americans Prefer Compostable Packaging to Recycled Packaging

TIPA, a global leader in compostable packaging solutions for food and fashion, released today the results of its recently conducted survey on consumer perceptions toward alternative packaging, finding that 84% of Americans are concerned by plastic waste generated from packaging.

From TIPA Compostable Packaging 27 Jul 2023

Consumers Prefer Climate-Friendly Products That Reduce Emissions, Not Offset Them

Whether it's recycled aluminum at Apple's MacBook Air or compensation payments from Microsoft for emissions over the life of an Xbox, climate-friendly products are becoming more and more popular.

26 Jul 2023

New Method Could Revolutionize Recycling Industry

Managing and classifying waste accurately for reuse is a growing challenge in environmental protection. Addressing this issue, researchers at Hefei University of Technology in China have embarked on a quest to innovate in the realm of waste management, seeking effective methods that can simplify and improve the identification and classification of recyclable waste.

26 Jul 2023