More than 90% of plastic waste ends up in the soil, where it breaks down into microplastics that are invisible to the naked ...
In this video, we explore methods for identifying different types of plastic, focusing on elastomers, thermosetting plastics, and thermoplastics, along with the Resin ID codes (recycling symbols) when ...
Plastic pellets, bio-beads and other microplastics are polluting coastlines around the world, with new research showing sharp ...
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 ...
Plastic film can be recycled, but not in your curbside recycling bin — most municipalities in the United States don't accept it. Instead, you can recycle it by bringing it to a drop-off location.