A study conducted by CNRS researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.). It has the potential to significantly reduce the sector's ...

Cutinases are fungal enzymes that naturally degrade plant cuticles and show promise for recycling plastics. However, they ...

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life. Plastics are among the ...

An expert in plastic recycling, Kratish is a research assistant professor of chemistry at Northwestern's Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Kratish co-led the study with Tobin J. Marks, the ...

Used lithium-ion batteries from cell phones, laptops and a growing number of electric vehicles are piling up, but options for recycling them remain limited mostly to burning or chemically dissolving ...

Gershow provides its scrap metal containers for the TSCW and educates attendees on recycling. Pictured (from left): Khaliah Vega-Bellone, Logistics Coordinator; Keily Nolasco, Call Center ...

It's time now for our science news roundup from Short Wave, NPR's science podcast. I am joined by the show's two hosts, Regina Barber and Emily Kwong. Hi, y'all. EMILY KWONG, BYLINE: Hi. REGINA BARBER ...

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Getting a good education has always been important to Schrader, who expects his youngest child, a high school senior, to follow his five older siblings in obtaining an undergraduate degree. But it ...