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In the future, microorganisms could help return hard-to-recycle plastics to the recycling loop. Nick Wierckx, a molecular ...

Most of us grew up sorting our trash with the quiet confidence that the plastic we set out on the curb would find a second ...

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After years of stakeholder conversations, the new voluntary certification standard aims to “build trust” in a polarizing industry, SCS Standards says.

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NEW YORK CITY, NY / ACCESS Newswire / July 1, 2026 / SMX continues to create a national footprint for its plastic ...

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 ...

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A plastic bottle tossed into a recycling bin could one day help power an electric vehicle, smartphone or renewable energy ...

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