A KAIST research team has succeeded in producing a microbial-based plastic that is biodegradable and can replace existing PET bottles. A research team led by Distinguished Professor Sang Yup Lee ...

PET, the strong plastic commonly used in bottles, takes hundreds of years to break down in the environment. The modified enzyme, known as PETase, can start breaking down the same material in just ...

The North American resin market saw notable price declines in October, with polyethylene and PET bottle resin leading the ...

NASHIK, India — November 14, 2024 — revalyu Resources, a chemical PET recycling company with a global presence, has ...

Plastic water and soda bottles often contain a chemical called polyethylene terephthalate (PET). Using PET bottles to make recycled polyester produces 75% fewer greenhouse gas emissions, compared to ...

The University of Michigan fans can now proclaim they are among the nation’s “leaders and best” at college football gameday ...

Sagging demand and high inventory levels caught up with the North American polyethylene market, pushing resin prices down.

Blueprint could cut waste by half, reduce greenhouse gas emissions from PET packaging by ~60% and create 46,000 direct U.S.

In a recent article, researchers explored the use of Lytic Polysaccharide Monooxygenases (LPMOs) to enhance PETase activity ...