Quantum Lifecycle Partners (QLP) has opened its Advanced Plastics Recovery Line, calling it a significant step forward in the ...

Researchers at Colorado State University and the National Laboratory of the Rockies (NLR) developed a synthetic PHA that is more scalable, easier to chemically recycle, and has more-tunable properties ...

Proper waste sorting is very important for keeping our neighbourhoods clean and saving resources for the future. When we mix ...

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Despite efforts to toss empty soda cans and take-out containers into recycling bins, most of the plastic people use every day ends up in a landfill(opens in new ...

Abstract: This paper presents the design and implementation of an intelligent plastic waste sorting system that integrates computer vision, robotics, and a graphical user interface (GUI) for real-time ...

Qualcomm, which purchased microcontroller board manufacturer Arduino last year, just announced a new single-board computer that marries AI with robotics. Called the Arduino Ventuno Q, it uses Qualcomm ...

To wood or not to wood, that's been the question! Ever since oil-based plastics burst onto the manufacturing scene, cost, sustainability, and performance have defined the ongoing woods vs. plastics ...

Flexible plastics, which account for more than 50% of the plastic packaging market, are among the most challenging materials to recycle at scale. Their lightweight nature and complex structure make ...

As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by our local authorities with all manner of plastic trays, boxes, bottles and bags. But as these bins fill up quicker and quicker each ...

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