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Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

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A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

The disaster dumped more than 1,400 damaged shipping containers into the sea — releasing billions of plastic manufacturing pellets known as nurdles as well as thousands of tons of nitric acid ...

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Researchers at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) have been studying the environmental ...

That means residents will need to place all yard waste, like plants, leaves, twigs and grass, as well as food waste, like meat, bones, dairy, fruits and vegetables, in designated compost bins as ...

The disaster dumped more than 1,400 damaged shipping containers into the sea — releasing billions of plastic manufacturing pellets known as nurdles as well as thousands of tons of nitric acid, lead, ...

Reusing these containers saves money on gift packaging, storage solutions, and gardening supplies. It also keeps perfectly usable plastic out of landfills and oceans. Take the seed starter idea, for ...

Everyday items made of black plastic, including kitchen utensils, takeout food containers, and toys, can contain harmful flame-retardant chemicals, finds a new analysis. Chemicals in these ...