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Confused about plastic types? Let’s clear it up!

In this video, we explore methods for identifying different types of plastic, focusing on elastomers, thermosetting plastics, ...

Microplastics reduce soil fertility and boost production of a potent greenhouse gas, study shows

More than 90% of plastic waste ends up in the soil, where it breaks down into microplastics that are invisible to the naked ...
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Recycling plastic on your curbside isn't as simple as it used to be. Here's a guide

Plastics labeled with resin codes between 1 and 7 used to all be eligible for recycling. Now, there's no market for some types of plastic, and nearly a quarter of what gets sent to sorting facilities ...

Citizen scientists reveal global hotspots of plastic pollution

Plastic pellets, bio-beads and other microplastics are polluting coastlines around the world, with new research showing sharp ...
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Is It Safe to Reuse Plastic Water Bottles?

How Are Plastic Bottles Made? Plastics are made from oil or natural gas, which are made of molecules called hydrocarbons. When you heat hydrocarbons to very high temperatures, they break down into ...
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Plastic Foam Must Be Phased Out To Protect The Oceans, Study Finds

Plastic foam must be phased out at a local, state and national level in order to protect the oceans and human health, according to a new analysis. The report by Oceana warns plastic foam, which used ...