A new study by American researchers has linked chemicals found in household plastics—specifically phthalates—to an incr…
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Most types of chewing gum sold in stores are made from various synthetic rubbers derived from petroleum, similar to the plastics used in car tires. “If this thought makes you…
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The foundation of this innovation is the fight for the environment. Who would have thought that opening a plastic bottle could ruin your mood for an entire week? What was…
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A team of researchers from the 5 Gyres Institute (USA) has issued a warning: by 2040, the rate at which plastic enters the world’s oceans is expected to increase by…
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Excess weight, refined hair Eczema is just one part of the unpleasant changes in appearance and health caused by microplastics . These tiny pieces of plastic, measuring less than 5…
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Science & Technology
Scientific breakthrough: researchers are recycling plastic using moisture from the air.
Researchers at Northwestern University (USA) have learned to decompose plastic waste with the help of moisture from the air. As a result of the processing of one of the most…
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In their recent research, Stanford University engineers Michael Lepech and Zhijie Li discuss the possibility of using recycled reinforced fiberglass polymer composite, which is used in parts of cars, boats,…
