The widespread use of plastic materials has resulted in a staggering accumulation of plastic waste, projected to reach ...

A bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a new study finds. Scientists ...

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This polymer is ...

They have identified a wastewater bacteria that is capable of breaking down PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic. Among ...

Plastic water bottles provide a convenient solution for safe drinking water, especially in areas with limited access to clean ...

Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme ...

U.S. law that tries to restrict recycled PET bottles from being used in manufacturing new carpets. The new law requires ...

Researchers at NC State University have been working for years on using genetically-modified bacteria to break down plastics ...

In line with its mission to support local communities’ sustainable waste management efforts, Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (CCBPI), the bottling arm of Coca-Cola in the Philippines, has signed ...

The Lagos State Goverment has announced plans to ban circulation of Single Use Plastics, such as pet bottles, sachet water, ...

THE Lagos State Government, yesterday, said that the ban on Single-Use Plastics, such as pet bottles, and sachet water, among ...

Carmel School 40 students from class X, accompanied by the school administrator and class X teachers, embarked on an ...