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Like most other commonly used types of plastic, polyurethane is typically made from non-renewable crude oil, and it takes centuries to break down when discarded. Now, however, scientists have created ...

Can we simply magic plastics away? That’s the promise of biodegradable plastics – and they are at least part of the plastic waste solution, says Kevin O’Connor of University College Dublin, Ireland.

CARBONDALE — It might surprise you to learn that the No. 1 type of landfill waste in the United State is food. That being the case, a researcher at Southern Illinois University Carbondale is looking ...

Vegan leather shoes are typically made from plastics like polyurethane–so even though they might avoid the carbon footprint and animal welfare issues of raising cattle, they aren’t exactly ...

Cities grapple with plastic pollution, but sustainable packaging offers a promising solution by reducing waste and promoting ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Biodegradable nitrile gloves matched or outperformed standard nitrile gloves in a range of durability tests.

"The new standard." Cambridge researchers invent new ink that could revolutionize fashion world: 'This is just the beginning' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams is confronting a significant and escalating challenge in managing the solid waste generated by the millions of pilgrims who visit the hill shrine annually.