How we turned plastic waste into vinegar: A sunlight‑powered breakthrough

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...
Science Daily

Scientists made plastic that eats carbon

A team of chemists has discovered how to transform PET plastic waste into BAETA, a material that captures CO2 with remarkable efficiency. Instead of ending up as microplastics in the environment, ...
C&EN

Podcast: The many materials that made microplastics possible

C&EN’s latest podcast, Inflection Point, leans on our 100-year archive to trace headline topics in science today back to their disparate and surprising roots. In each episode, we explore three ...
Futurism

You May Be Horrified When You Learn What Chewing Gum Is Actually Made From

A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK’s University of Portsmouth revealed that ...