Scientists have found methods to convert plastic waste into valuable chemicals. One approach breaks plastics into olefins for ...

North American markets for polyethylene, polypropylene and PET bottle resins came racing out of the gate in January, with all ...

By efficiently handling blends, this new approach sidesteps ... In lab tests, the catalysts converted a near-equal mix of polyethylene and polypropylene into useful gases with an efficiency ...

PET (or PETE) Polyethylene terephthalate Clear drinks bottles ... Not generally collected from households for recycling. However, mixed plastic recycling is expected to be under way within five years.

The global synthetic paper market is set for remarkable growth, with an estimated market value of USD 1 billion by 2025, ...