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CHEMICAL RECYCLING OF PLASTICS
Scientists develop high-performance plastic from CO2 that can be repeatedly recycled- In 2026, researchers modelled recycling centres for Australia’s future wind blade waste. Years later, circular solutions are being explored across the global wind industry
- In 2019, South Africa put 700 kg of waste plastic into a 300-metre road; Jeffreys Bay turned discarded packaging into its asphalt surface
- These 6 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 26% in 1 year, according to analystsThe way things are panning out in the Gulf region, in Wall Street, and in the Bay Area in northern California, the chances of greater volat...16 Sep, 2026, 02.39 PM IST
- 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 25% in 1 year, according to analystsIf you are looking to deploy money in the market, make sure it is not money you need in the short term. Also, be clear that when you invest...15 Sep, 2026, 11.16 AM IST
- In 2025, Washington State researchers recycled wind-turbine blade waste into plastic; up to 70% of recovered GFRP was reused, while 83.5% of the resin matrix was degradedInnovative researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking chemical technique to recycle decommissioned wind turbine blades. This process effect...08 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
- Why battery recycling is crucial for protecting local ecosystems and securing a sustainable clean energy futureImproper disposal of used batteries can lead to environmental hazards due to toxic metals contained within them. Recycling these batteries ...07 Sep, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- In 2023, Virginia Tech researchers turned plastic bags and food containers into soap-making surfactants; the products could be worth about $3,550 a ton in a lab-scale processScientists at Virginia Tech have pioneered an innovative method to convert plastic waste into valuable soap compounds. By breaking down eve...06 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
- In 2023, Rice researchers flashed mixed waste plastic for about 4 seconds at 3,100 K; the process recovered up to 68% of its hydrogen at purities reaching 94% and produced grapheneA group of researchers has pioneered a groundbreaking technique that transforms landfill plastic into hydrogen gas, a valuable energy sourc...04 Sep, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
- Accelerating Plastics Circularity: Turning Ambition into Scalable Action | Industry RoundtableIndustry experts convened to emphasize the need for advancing plastics circularity throughout India and the Asia Pacific region. They ident...02 Sep, 2026, 07.04 PM IST
- RMIT engineers mixed 1% recycled cigarette butts into fired-clay bricks, and the bricks matched standard strength while cutting firing energy by 10%In Melbourne, engineers are pioneering a groundbreaking technique to integrate discarded cigarette butts into building bricks. This eco-fri...02 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
- In 2024, South Dakota State University researchers turned banana peels into biodegradable film; it reached 31.3 MPa tensile strength and lost more than half its weight in moist soil within three weeksScientists at South Dakota State University have transformed banana peels into a plastic-like film that is biodegradable and breaks down in...02 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- In 2025, Petgas in Boca del Río reportedly processed 1.5 tons of plastic each week without oxygen; its pyrolysis system produced about 356 gallons of fuelA Mexican company, Petgas, converts plastic waste into fuel using a process called pyrolysis. This innovative machine processes significant...01 Sep, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
- These 8 banking stocks have an upside potential of up to 22% in 1 year, according to analystsWhen it comes to the banking sector, one should, at this point of time, give some leeway in terms of credit growth. The more important thin...26 Aug, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
- How to reuse empty cream or oil bottles: Easy DIY crafts & hacks to turn waste into useful home itemsEmpty beauty and oil containers can be surprisingly useful around the home. With a thorough clean, many of them can be repurposed in simple...23 Aug, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
- Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipmentWyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades. Now, a Missouri cement plant is giving more than 7,000 retired blades a second life. The contrast...21 Aug, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
- Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158°F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each yearVirginia Tech researchers have developed a new process for recycling discarded PVC plastic. This innovative method breaks down the polymer ...19 Aug, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
- Apple cider vinegar smells like fermenting fruit to fruit flies; leaving a small cup out can lure them into a simple trapFruit flies are drawn to the scent of rotting food, with vinegar mimicking these enticing aromas. The acetic acid present in vinegar has be...14 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
- That old phone in your drawer could be hiding gold: Study reveals a tonne of e-waste can contain 100 times more gold than gold ore; every handset contains tiny traces of gold, silver & copper, and millions of devices could create urban mineOld mobile phones contain valuable metals such as gold, silver and copper, with some metals found at higher concentrations in e-waste than ...12 Aug, 2026, 09.00 PM IST
- EU packaging rules take effect with limits on 'forever chemicals', plastics curbsNew European Union packaging rules will limit harmful forever chemicals. These regulations aim to significantly reduce plastic waste across...11 Aug, 2026, 08.34 PM IST
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