Category "Waste"

Microplastic pollution caused by washing processes of synthetic textiles has recently been assessed as the main source of primary microplastics in our oceans.

The recycling process of plastic is much more complex than many consumers realize.

A new textile recycling technology that aims to close the loop for cotton.

The enhanced protein is made up of a two-enzyme system produced by a type of bacteria that feeds on different types of plastics.

A team of scientists from Singapore developed a method of using fruit peel waste to extract precious metals from spent lithium-ion batteries.

The future of vehicle pollution will not come from gas emissions, but from tyres.

18 billion butts are thrown into the environment every day, where they leach nicotine and heavy metals before turning into microplastic pollution.

KAIKU transforms agricultural waste from everyday plants into natural plant-based colorants.

Loop aims to build a global ecosystem for the reuse movement that maintains the convenience and affordability that we have come to enjoy with a throw away lifestyle.

From a bottle to a jacket, how sustainable is rPET and what are the pros and cons.