Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

In a groundbreaking development that could help address the global plastic crisis, scientists have unveiled a new method to ...

Using moisture from the air, Northwestern University chemists in Evanston, Illinois, have developed a new method for breaking ...

This remains especially true of polyester, the conventional (read ... such as polyethylene terephthalate, a.k.a. PET, buttons ...

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

The non-toxic, environmentally friendly, solvent-free process first uses an inexpensive catalyst to break apart the bonds in ...

Methanolysis of polyethylene terephthalate to dimethyl terephthalate is a sustainable route for recycling of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic. Herein, we demonstrate that mesoporous Beta ...

A team of chemists from Northwestern University have found a way to break down plastic waste by harnessing the moisture available in the air. Their system uses an inexpensive catalyst to break down ...

The early-stage textile-to-textile company specializes in processing polyester and poly-elastane scrap to introduce textile-derived PET into the fashion industry.

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today initiated a preliminary injury inquiry into a complaint by Compagnie Alpek Polyester Canada, of ...

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