Scientists at the University of Konstanz have discovered a revolutionary microbial “Pac-Man enzyme” capable of degrading LCAP bioplastics in soil within 250 to 330 days. Featuring a broad active site and an unexpected connection to antibiotic resistance, this biological catalyst offers new hope for natural waste management and sustainable material design.
Maharashtra launches a revolutionary PET recycling initiative with Coca-Cola to end single-use plastic pollution.
Italy is a European leader in plastic recycling, yet warehouses are full and the system risks stalling. Falling demand for recycled polymers, cheap imports and lack of plants are pushing Corepla and the Regions to call for urgent structural reforms.
Plastic Overshoot Day reveals why improving recycling has not stopped the global volume of mismanaged plastic waste from rising.
Kirin and JSW have successfully demonstrated a groundbreaking alkaline depolymerization technology that achieves over 95% PET breakdown at scale.
A UN roadmap explains how reuse, better recycling and safer alternatives could reduce plastic pollution by 80% by 2040.
Indonesia is expanding petrochemical capacity while trying to curb plastic pollution. Reuse, producer funding and demand reduction may decide which goal wins.
Volvic is moving its French bottle range to recycled PET, cutting virgin plastic use while renewed scrutiny highlights the limits of recycling claims.
Scientists have demonstrated a catalyst-free process that uses water, oxygen and microscopic interfaces to convert several difficult plastic wastes into useful organic acids. The laboratory results are promising, but significant engineering work remains before commercial deployment.
