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Turning lithium batteries and LDPE into high-value materials with Pyrolysis. By - Nature.com A pyrolysis method can efficiently recycle lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and low-density polyethene (LDPE) plastics. Additionally, combining the two materials by co-pyrolyzing creates a new material- nanoscale NiCo alloy combined with carbon nanotubes (CNTs). |
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Plastic makes Apple watches both pocket and eco-friendly. By - Apple Magazine According to recent reports, the next Apple Watch SE might feature a plastic body, instead of a metal structure. This change could lower manufacturing costs, allowing Apple to reduce its retail price while achieving certain environmental goals. |
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Plastic lids go on a roll with sustainable skateboards. By - Act Government The Endless Project, founded by Matt Tomkins and Tim Miller, recycles plastic bottle lids into 100% recyclable skateboard decks. The Endless Project also serves as a social enterprise aiming to support disadvantaged communities, including individuals with disabilities. |
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World’s first PET bottle cap boosts recycling efficiency. By - Rick Lingle Origin Materials, a chemical manufacturer has developed the world’s first tethered PET bottle cap. This innovation eliminates the process of separating different materials, making recycling easier and more efficient. |
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Plastic innovations to fuel the future of clean energy. By - Plastemart Fuel cells, which generate electricity and only produce water as a byproduct, could replace lithium batteries. Plastics have a significant role in these cells, meaning they can help to produce clean energy in the future. |
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That’s all for now. Issued in public interest by Indian Centre for Plastics in the Environment,
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