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Researchers engineer microorganisms to tackle PET plastic pollution

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Read the full story from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. NREL and ORNL researchers have developed a method to upcycle PET into performance-advantaged nylon, a precursor to other valuable products such as waterproof clothing, stick-free cookware coatings, and heat-resistant machine parts. Read more →

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Upcycling Plastic Waste Into Graphite Could Facilitate Transition To Electric Vehicles, Clean Energy

PA Environment Daily

By Jennifer Matthews, Penn State News Upcycling plastic waste into graphite, used in electric vehicles and renewable energy storage, could positively contribute to the global economy, preserving resources, saving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions, according to Penn State researchers.

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DOE Invests On Next Generation Plastics Technologies

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Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy (EERE) announced that seven research and development (R&D) projects were selected to receive $13.4 On January 11, 2022, the U.S.

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A Beginner’s Guide to Ethical and Sustainable Fashion

Scientific American

Landfilling, Waste to Energy • In the dominant linear garment pathway, most garments end up in a landfill or an incinerator plant after one or more uses. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT Breaking down environmental impacts by stage allows for targeted reduction efforts. Look for labor plans aligned with programs such as ILO, Sedex or OECD.

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Trump’s second term is creating ‘a limbo moment’ for US battery recyclers

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