In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it has seemingly limitless potential. Plastic is inexpensive ...

Plastics made of polycarbonate are sought-after materials in industrial applications thanks to their versatility and high quality. However, recycling of plastic waste is still running up against ...

On-site pyrolysis offers hospitals a practical pathway to reduce emissions, recover resources and support the circular ...

After nearly three years of consideration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is standing pat on regulation of pyrolysis operations and will continue to view them as incineration. The move buys ...

Viva Energy has completed a proof-of-concept project for the large-scale processing of soft plastics pyrolysis oil into recycled polypropylene for food-grade soft plastic packaging using mass balance.

Images of plastic mountains at landfills and islands of floating plastics in our oceans demonstrably show that we are living in an age of immense consumer consumption. A rising worldwide population ...

Opportunities include converting tire waste into lower-cost industrial fuels and chemical feedstocks, expanding efficient ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Large proportions of plastic waste don't get recycled. Westend61 via Getty Images Plus In 1950, global plastic production was ...