Vaporizing plastics recycles them into nothing but gas
Polypropylene and polyethylene can be broken down simultaneously.
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These household brands want to redefine what counts as “recyclable”
Read more: These household brands want to redefine what counts as “recyclable”51 companies were asked if they agreed with the proposed redefinition of “recyclable” plastic.
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From recycling to food: Can we eat plastic-munching microbes?
Read more: From recycling to food: Can we eat plastic-munching microbes?Researchers are trying to turn plastic-eating bacteria into food source for humans.
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Here’s How the Plastic Industry Thinks We Can Solve the Waste Crisis
Read more: Here’s How the Plastic Industry Thinks We Can Solve the Waste CrisisThis story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.Read more…
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“Energy-smart” bricks need less power to make, are better insulation
Read more: “Energy-smart” bricks need less power to make, are better insulationCutting the energy used while firing the bricks means big savings at scale.
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How the Recycling Symbol Became Meaningless
Read more: How the Recycling Symbol Became MeaninglessThis story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.Read more…
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New recycling method makes solar cells even more environmentally friendly
Read more: New recycling method makes solar cells even more environmentally friendlyAll the major elements in a solar panel can be reclaimed using less energy.
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Inside Apple’s efforts to build a better recycling robot
Read more: Inside Apple’s efforts to build a better recycling robotLast week, TechCrunch paid a visit to Apple’s Austin, Texas manufacturing facilities. Since 2013, the company has built its Mac Pro desktop about 20 minutes north of downtown. The 400,000 square foot facility sits in a maze of industry parks, a q…
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Alora Baby aims to push baby gear away from the ‘landfill economy’
Read more: Alora Baby aims to push baby gear away from the ‘landfill economy’Alora Baby is not just aiming to manufacture baby cribs in an environmentally friendly way but is attempting to overhaul the whole lifecycle of a product © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
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First New U.S. Aluminum Smelter in 45 Years Could Cut Production Emissions by 75%
Read more: First New U.S. Aluminum Smelter in 45 Years Could Cut Production Emissions by 75%This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here.Read more…
