Research Project will use AI to create recycling enzymes October 13, 2023 Protein Evolution, Inc., a biological recycling company focused on decarbonizing plastic production, is partnering with the U.S. Department of Energy on projects that will use AI to develop and refine enzymes that break down plastic and textile waste.
Research Researchers develop recycling method for polyurethane foam September 14, 2023 A group of researchers at Northwestern University in Chicago has developed a new recycling method for polyurethane foams
Research UBCO researchers investigate new use for plastic bottles July 21, 2023 Instead of going to a landfill, they may help with future soil stabilization
Research UBC and composites maker collaborate on recycling processes April 20, 2023 The University of British Columbia is working with Victoria, BC-based composites manufacturer Aluula to develop recycling processes for the company's ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) based off-cuts and end-of-life products
Research US EPA awards research funding December 26, 2022 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just announced $2,497,134 in research funding for 25 small businesses to develop technologies that address environmental problems
Research Researchers turn waste paper into battery parts November 28, 2022 Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed a technique to convert waste paper, from single-use packaging and bags, and cardboard boxes, into a crucial component of lithium-ion batteries
Research Waterloo projects get funding boost from feds November 24, 2022 Six University of Waterloo research projects will share a new grant of $15.8 million to identify solutions to environmental challenges
Research UBC-developed biofoam could address plastic pollution crisis November 16, 2022 UBC and Wet’suwet’en First Nation collaborate to create new packaging foam from wood waste
Plastics Survey seeking to learn how businesses handle plastic waste February 16, 2022 A new survey seeks to find out how Canadian businesses handle their plastic waste. The Conference Board of Canada has posted a survey on behalf of Environment and Climate…
Plastics University licenses hot water technique for plastics recycling February 11, 2022 Supercritical water technology represents the next generation for treatment and recycling of ‘stubborn’, complex, and hazardous waste that is currently treated by incineration or sent to landfill
