4Recycling, an open innovation ecosystem initiated by CLIC Innovation in Helsinki, Finland, has evolved into the 4R Innovation Ecosystem to address the plastics challenge more comprehensively.

A viral turtle video sparked a global movement and inspired millions to join the fight against plastic waste. View on ...

Increasing plastic pollution presents a significant challenge for humanity and ecosystems. Photothermal (light-to-heat) conversion has emerged as a promising strategy for recycling plastic waste. Upon ...

The NexTrex Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge starts Saturday and runs until Jan. 31, 2026. By collecting 1,000 pounds of plastic bags and other materials, Middleton can earn a community bench made from ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A novel enzyme profiling method has identified promising candidates for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) by screening around 2000 microbial enzymes ...

Lawmakers came close to approving the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act last session. That bill would require the state to reduce its use of single-use plastic packaging by 30% over ...

HELSINKI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--4Recycling, an open innovation ecosystem initiated by CLIC Innovation in Helsinki, Finland, has evolved into the 4R Innovation Ecosystem to address the plastics ...

A Texas-based company is pioneering a new method to recycle electronic waste (e-waste) into rare earth elements crucial for national defense. The goal of the project is to restart a demonstration ...

Granted, the success of recycling plastic is abysmal — the U.S. rate is roughly 7% — but in theory it can be done. So, I was delighted when I learned that Tucson, Arizona, where I live ...