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Cockroaches that degrade polystyrene: a biological discovery that could revolutionize plastic recycling
A recent study revealed that the cockroach Blaptica dubia can degrade up to 55% of polystyrene in 42 days, transforming part of that material...
Waste Reuse: Hawaii Uses Recycled Plastics to Achieve Sustainable Asphalt
In an innovative effort to tackle the problem of plastic waste, Hawaii is implementing a new type of asphalt that incorporates recycled plastics and...
Sustainable houses in Africa made from plastic waste: an innovative solution in Ghana’s capital
In the capital of Ghana, urban expansion exceeds the capacity for formal construction, leading to a severe housing shortage and waste accumulation. In response...
Chemical recycling: transforming plastics into high-value resources with low energy consumption and upcycling potential
The first entirely synthetic plastic, Bakelite, was developed in 1907 from petroleum derivatives. Its heat resistance and electrical insulation capability marked the beginning of...
Junín Clean Point: the Mendoza plant that turns plastics into sustainable housing and durable materials
La planta de reciclaje de Junín, Mendoza, se ha consolidado como un modelo de innovación y sostenibilidad gracias al programa “Junín Punto Limpio”.
Este proyecto...
