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All new innovative plastic: Durable on land and biodegradable in oceans. By - Riken RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) led a research that has innovated a new kind of plastic that doesn’t break down in the oceans. This means it can break down in seawater while being just as durable and functional as other types of plastic. |
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Japan’s breakthrough plastic nourishes the Earth after disposal. By - Times of India Researchers from Japan have innovated a biodegradable plastic that dissolves in seawater in just a couple of hours and breaks down within a day. This material is non-toxic, so it helps nourish the soil after degradation without releasing any carbon dioxide. |
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ORNL’s plastic turns waste into high-value materials. By - Innovation News Network Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has developed a groundbreaking method for polymer editing that enables upcycling plastic waste into high-value products. This innovative process uses advanced tech to remove or add functional groups in plastics, transforming waste materials into useful products. |
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Revolutionizing plastic recycling: The key to a sustainable future. By - Innovation News Network Efforts to improve plastic waste recycling are focused on advancing technologies and infrastructure to reduce environmental harm. By enhancing recycling processes, we can control waste levels, supporting a sustainable future. |
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Plastic-based capacitors pave the way for sustainable energy storage. By - Holly Ober Researchers are developing plastic-based supercapacitors that could offer a sustainable solution to energy storage challenges. These devices leverage the flexibility, lightweight nature, and cost-effectiveness of plastic to create efficient and eco-friendly storage systems. |
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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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