Football team takes glory in kit made from recycled plastic
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 18 April 2013
Girls from a British junior school have won their first 7- a- side football tournament wearing a brand new kit made from the plastic bottles they recycled.
Now you see it, now you don’t: Novel plastic waste solution on the way
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 17 April 2013
An innovative project that uses enzymes to break down fossil fuel-based plastics could prove crucial to resolving the plastic waste issue.
University blazes trails on reducing and recycling plastic waste
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 16 April 2013
A US-based university medical center has committed to keeping difficult-to-recycle items such as keyboards, mice and other office equipment, out of landfill.
Industrial-strength recycled plastic firmly on radar
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 16 April 2013
A European consortium is poised to launch groundbreaking plastic molding technology for manufacturing industrial grade recycled plastic products.
Carbios closes €7-million bioplastics research deal
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 15 April 2013
Paris-based green chemistry company Carbios has closed a €7-million deal with the French National Institute for Agricultural Research (INRA) to develop innovative bioprocesses for recovering plastic waste and producing biopolymers.
Green idea for a rainy day: The perfect plastic umbrella
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 15 April 2013
A novel 100% polypropylene, 100% recyclable umbrella was launched last week by Italian design firm, Ginkgo.
EPA greenlights Polychlorinated Biphenyls in recycled plastics
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 12 April 2013
The US Environmental Protection Agency has confirmed its decision to overlook the presence of Polychlorinated Biphenyls in shredder residue recovered from metals recycling facilities.
Sustainable glue product launched for schools
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 12 April 2013
A new, sustainable glue stick designed for schools uses plant-materials as the primary adhesive, and post-consumer recycled materials for the packaging.
Innovative drinking canteen challenges bottled water trend
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 11 April 2013
US drinking canteen company Kor has launched a new BPA-free water bottle and filter, designed to provide a safe alternative to bottled water.
MBA Polymers plant achieves certification
By Rikki Stancich
Published on 11 April 2013
MBA Polymers is among the first post-consumer plastics recyclers in Europe to achieve EuCertPlast certification.
