Genetically engineered bacteria have been created that can convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the polymer plastic ...

Scientists have figured out how to turn plastic waste into the painkiller acetaminophen using specially engineered bacteria.

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Evaluating the environmental impact of plastic vs. glass bottles, this article explores production, reuse, and disposal for ...

Scientists have engineered bacteria to turn plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable new path for medicine and ...

Paracetamol production could be revolutionized by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into ...

At first glance, “biodegradable” water bottles may seem like the obvious eco-friendly upgrade. But dig deeper, and the story ...

Scientists have found a way to use the bacteria E.Coli to convert plastic waste into a popular painkiller, a study said ...

Green PET bottles have continued to show up in the recycling stream for two years in one part of the country after Coca-Cola ...

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) production could be revolutionized by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into the painkiller. The new method leaves virtually no carbon ...

Producer responsibility organisation Petco said its member companies have met the legislated targets for 99% of the tonnage of identified products placed on the market by members in 2024. The ...

South Africa’s leading producer responsibility organisation, Petco, has delivered robust annual results for the collection and recycling of post-consumer packaging, meeting the legislated targets for ...