Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned ...

Bacteria and plastic waste each can pose health and environmental issues. But new research shows that when used together, ...

Researchers engineered a two-strain microbial system that converts PET-derived terephthalic acid into levodopa, overcoming key bottlenecks in transport and enzyme inhibition. The proof-of-concept ...

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...

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By converting plastic waste into a microbe-friendly food source, scientists have built an upcycling pipeline that turns the waste into a variety of useful products.

Plastic waste is becoming an increasing problem, with 50 million tonnes of single-use plastic being produced each year. Plastics are used in the packaging of food and drinks.

The first time I heard about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, I thought it was a bad joke. My incredulity soon turned to horror when I realized it’s real. The garbage patch, also known as the Pacific ...

Millions of everyday household items quietly contribute to pollution, plastic waste, and rising carbon emissions. The good ...

Throwing your plastic bottles in the recycling bin may make you feel good about yourself, or ease your guilt about your ...