News from plastics

Chain-length-controllable upcycling of polyolefins to sulfate detergents - Nature Sustainability

West Virginia researchers develop microwave technology that could extend the life cycle of plastics

New study: Plastic pollution worsens the impacts of all planetary boundaries

Microplastics impact cloud formation, likely affecting weather and climate | Penn State University

Scientists make breakthrough inspired by mussels: 'Promise for addressing the growing problem of plastic pollution'

Chemo-biological process overcomes drawbacks of waste plastic pyrolysis

First-ever study finds cancer-causing chemicals in black plastic food-contact items sold in the U.S. - Toxic-Free Future

Family of Tennessee employee who died in Hurricane Helene flooding files wrongful death lawsuit

Impact Plastics and CEO Gerald O'Connor sued by family of worker killed by Hurricane Helene flooding

Researchers Examine the Persistence of Invisible Plastic Pollution

World's first resealable can aims to tackle plastic pollution: 'Changing the direction of industry'

Mussel-inspired sticky bacteria break down plastic waste faster

B.C. election: Rustad says 'paper straws suck,' pledges to reverse ban

Tennessee authorities investigating Impact Plastics after flooding swept away 11 of its factory workers

Tennessee investigating plastics factory after workers trapped by Hurricane Helene floods died or went missing

Researchers are commercializing technology to turn waste into plastic-free, biodegradable packaging

California sues ExxonMobil over alleged role in plastic pollution crisis

The lone US manufacturer of boutique keycaps may have just been saved

These household brands want to redefine what counts as “recyclable”

UC Berkeley researchers crack the code on recycling plastic