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Scientists at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland used biologically-engineered E. coli, a bacteria that causes diarrhea, ...

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Plastic waste is becoming an increasing problem, with 50 million tonnes of single-use plastic being produced each year.

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...

Company Secures First Waste-to-Energy Conversion Site in Fayetteville, North Carolina Only around 5% of plastic waste in the US is recycled. Over 86% of plastic waste in the US is sent to landfills.

CSIR-IICT has signed an MoU with 2 Degrees Clicon Pvt. Ltd. to collaborate on plastic-to-fuel technology for sustainable waste management.

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Carbon dioxide levels keep climbing, even after years of promises to cut emissions. At the same time, plastic waste pours into oceans, rivers, and landfills. These crises often feel separate, yet they ...