Garbage is a big problem in the United States. According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the U.S. generated about 292 million tons of municipal solid waste in 2018; the ...

Polyethylene, or PE, is one of the most commonly produced plastics in the world. It is used primarily for making grocery bags, trash bags and packaging films and wraps as well as food containers, ...

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is durable and holds up against moisture and corrosion. That makes it a good plastic for pipes, construction material, and medical devices. But its high chlorine content also ...

It might not be enough to simply recycle, you seemingly have to upcycle, too. Breaking down old materials to produce individual products is a good start, but what if superior technology can lead to ...

(Nanowerk News) A team led by Virginia Tech researchers has developed a new method for upcycling plastics into high-value chemicals known as surfactants, which are used to create soap, detergent, and ...

Chinese team says their process can recover most of the lithium without the need for harsh and polluting chemicals Chinese ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. STATE — ecomaine is thrilled to announce the launch of its Upcycle Challenge ...