Using bacteria to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? In 2019, an agency within the U.S. Department of Defense released a call for ...

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With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic ...

A new report from REUSE Foundation reveals a vibrant industry driven by entrepreneurs determined to stop plastic waste at ...

Halloween is a wild, scarily popular holiday. According to market analysts at Statista, about 70% of Americans have fallen under its spell, and will spend about $12 billion this year in costumes, ...

Plastic pollution harms marine life and ecosystems. Discover easy ways to cut plastic waste and join the call for a global treaty on plastics.

Grocery giants are getting on top of their waste contribution, and Wegmans has made some bold choices. Not everyone likes it, ...

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SCIENTISTS at the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (DOST-PNRI) have built a ...

From blood pressure cuffs to surgical instruments to personal protective equipment (PPE), single-use plastics are pervasive in healthcare and contribute to a significant amount of waste daily.

LOCAL scientists are optimistic that radiation-enabled recycling hubs will support Philippine industries in creating circular ...