The trio completed a semi-industrial trial of their "Rewind" PET process, demonstrating that polyester textile-to-textile ...

Gershow provides its scrap metal containers for the TSCW and educates attendees on recycling. Pictured (from left): Khaliah Vega-Bellone, Logistics Coordinator; Keily Nolasco, Call Center ...

From greasy pizza boxes to old clothes and dangerous batteries, common mistakes can cause serious problems for recycling ...

Among the various plastic recycling methods being explored, one promising approach is biological plastic recycling, also ...

Our planet is choking on plastics. Some of the worst offenders, which can take decades to degrade in landfills, are polypropylene—which is used for things such as food packaging and bumpers—and ...

Not all plastics are equal -- some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills ...

Despite the planet’s growing plastic pollution crisis, petroleum-based polymers have become an integral part of modern life. They make cars and airplanes lighter and more energy efficient. They ...

Beccy holds a PhD in Biological Science, a Master’s in Molecular Biology of Parasites and Disease Vectors, and a Bachelor’s in Human Biology and Forensic Science. Beccy holds a PhD in Biological ...

The recycling world has become a dangerous maze of good intentions gone wrong. What many people don't realize is that contamination rate in recycling bins is estimated at around 16-25%, with some ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi. REGINA BARBER ...

When: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 20. Where: Walking Mountains Science Center, 318 Walking Mountains Lane, Avon. Cost: Free, $5 donation suggested. More ...