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Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

A newly opened recycling plant in Norway is using artificial intelligence to help sort packaging plastics, effectively ...

Researchers report wide variation in microplastic properties, even among identical materials, challenging current toxicology ...

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Scientists are urging governments to act immediately on plastic pollution, warning that waiting for a binding Global Plastics ...