The science is unsettled, but researchers say there is cause for concern. Tiny plastic particles like these—called microplastics—are added to some exfoliating skincare gels and can get into the ...

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Abstract: The pressure dependence of a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) inscribed in a perfluorinated graded-index plastic optical fiber (POF) is investigated at 1550 nm. As pressure is applied, the Bragg ...

UNEP supports governments, businesses, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in their just transition to a circular economy of plastics, thereby reducing plastic pollution and its impacts.

In this video, we demonstrate how to recycle plastic bottles and bottle tops into photo frames for your home. We created three different sized frames from a piece of HDPE roughly A4 in size. The ...

The advance provides packaging manufacturers with assurance that Cambridge-based Xampla’s Morro materials meet UK and EU regulations on single-use plastics, while also establishing the foundation for ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Plastic is everywhere in most kitchens: ...

In this video, we explore the process of recycling HDPE plastic and its transformation into useful products, including wine carriers and butlers. The workshop operates entirely on renewable energy, ...

Plastic is everywhere in most kitchens: cling wrap seals food instantly; disposable utensils require no washing; and dishwasher pods skip the hassle of measuring powders or liquids. All of that ...