Could turning plastic bottles into roads be the future that will help save the environment? There is a strong call to reduce and hopefully eliminate single-use plastics.
Although the figures show that Japan is recycling a total of 84% of its plastic, a recent article argues that the recycling efforts may not be what they seem.
When people sort through their daily mail, they are more likely to find some junk in there somewhere. From a sales letter from an unknown company down to unnecessary materials in product packaging. Luckily, all these unwanted plastic items that people have can be recycled. After all, most mailers are composed of #2 high-density polyethylene if not the #4 low-density plastic polyethylene.
What will the world do with all these plastic trash from highly industrialized Western countries? PARIS, France -- Western countries, despite huge campaigns in an effort to reduce plastic wastes continue to produce more.
The ever-popular cosmetic surgery can be a life risking procedure. Plastic surgery is the world's most popular medical procedure. People of all ethnicities and from all walks of life go under the knife for aesthetically enhancing modifications.
If only people gave up their plastic bag addiction, the world would be a better place to live. What place on earth is safe from plastic? The deepest pits of the Earth, in the ocean, and even in the highest peak, there are elements of plastic.
Microplastics have been found to pollute the air as much as it does the oceans. By now, we are all familiar with the 'evil' that plastics bring to our friends from the ocean.
A scientist discovers fish guts as an alternative to plastic Courtney Laprise, a Memorial University master's student, developed a plastic alternative using fish guts.
Residents in Seattle are experiencing a wake-up call via America’s bird. There are recent cases of Earth fighting back against pollution and the human habit of creating too much trash.
From nonbiodegradable waste to construction materials Our community needs building blocks-literally! Bricks are laid out on the streets, on your garden walkway, within the walls of your room, and practically everywhere.
Here's the science behind one of the world's strongest plastics. Contrary to popular belief, Kevlar has not been around for very long. Stephanie Kwolek who worked for DuPont made Kevlar.
A research study reveals that tap water may contain plastic particles. A recent study reports that people probably ingest a huge number of plastic microparticles every year from the tap water.
An engineer from the United Kingdom tests his plan to have roads made from plastic wastes. Conventional roads offer a lot of problems for the community.