The Cool Down on MSN

Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear

So far, recycling efforts haven't lived up to the hype, with only about 9% of plastic items getting recycled. An estimated 12 ...
The Connecticut Mirror

The delusion of advanced plastic recycling using pyrolysis

This story was originally published by ProPublica. Last year, I became obsessed with a plastic cup. It was a small container that held diced fruit, the type thrown into lunch boxes. And it was the ...
The University of Chicago Chronicle

UChicago scientist seeks to make plastic more recyclable

Editor’s note: This story is part of ‘Meet a UChicagoan,’ a regular series focusing on the people who make UChicago a distinct intellectual community. Read about the others here. When asked to explain ...
Food & Water Watch

The Dire Costs of Making Plastic: An Account from the Frontlines

Plastic is everywhere — and so are its harms. In this Earth Day interview, a frontline community member shares how a new plastic plant changed her life and her town. Plastic is everywhere — and so are ...