Scientists have enhanced a plastic-eating bacterium, Ideonella sakaiensis, using artificial intelligence. This enzyme can ...

But these bonds have a hidden weakness: saltwater. When exposed to seawater, the very bridges that give the plastic strength are disrupted, breaking the material down into harmless components. This is ...

Researchers systematically mapped the evidence on micro-, meso-, and nanoplastics migrating from plastic food-contact ...

Researchers have been studying the potential detrimental effects of us inhaling or consuming microplastics. Microplastics are ...

Scientists have found plastic fragments can shed off cutting boards, takeout containers and even laminated paper cups with each use. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our ...

Jyoti World leverages EcoVadis “Committed” ESG rating and 400,000+ sq ft facility to deliver high-performance plastic ...

Plastic Components offers almost 700 PVC products, including corner beads, control joints and more for drywall, stucco, exterior insulated finish systems, ...

According to one state analysis, 2.9 million tons of single-use plastic and 171.4 billion single-use plastic components were sold, offered for sale, or distributed during 2023 in California.

Plastic components are critical in the electronics sector. Because they are non-conductive, they provide insulation and connectors that safely allow management of electric currents in devices.

But even safe plastic can contaminate food while they’re exposed to microwaves. It’s not just microplastics that might end up in your food, which are the plastic components resulting from the ...

According to one state analysis, 2.9 million tons of single-use plastic and 171.4 billion single-use plastic components were sold, offered for sale or distributed during 2023 in California.

It considers the manufacturing of plastic components a “core” part of its business and, according to Bonta’s lawsuit, sees 80 percent of the company’s growth potential as “dependent on ...