Australia's first large-scale soft plastics recycling facility is processing huge loads each day, turning waste into a useful raw material.

Plastic film can be recycled, but not in your curbside recycling bin — most municipalities in the United States don't accept it. Instead, you can recycle it by bringing it to a drop-off location.

When scientists examined pellets from recycled plastic collected in 13 countries they found hundreds of toxic chemicals, including pesticides and pharmaceuticals. Because of this, the scientists judge ...

Despite an improvement in plastic recycling in recent years, landfill is a growing issue. Soft plastics like cling wrap and plastic bags are a major contributor to the problem, with 94 percent going ...

Big brands like Procter & Gamble and Nestlé say a new generation of plants will help them meet environmental goals, but the technology is struggling to deliver. Big brands like Procter & Gamble and ...

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The company plans to invest up to 80 million euros to commission a facility in Finland that could begin operations by early 2026. Image courtesy of Syklo Ltd. Finnish circular economy company Syklo ...

Plastic recycling facilities are located all over the world. But the plastic that is extracted contains hundreds of chemicals, many of which are dangerous to people and the environment. When ...