Plastic Pellets at Sea: Understanding a Hidden Threat to Oceans

When vast swathes of plastic debris wash up on beaches, the world takes notice. Less visible, but no less serious, are the millions of plastic pellets — tiny raw-material beads used to manufacture everyday products — that spill into the ocean during transport. A recent study from Heerlen in Limburg [50.9°N, 6.0°E] takes a deep … Continue reading Plastic Pellets at Sea: Understanding a Hidden Threat to Oceans

A New Class of Recyclable, Antimicrobial Plastics For Reducing Waste

Electronic waste is one of the fastest-growing waste streams in the world, driven by short product lifespans and rapid upgrades. LCD screens — used in phones, laptops, TVs, medical monitors, public information displays, and industrial sensors — contain polymers that are difficult to recycle, leading to landfilling or incineration. A new study develops a clever … Continue reading A New Class of Recyclable, Antimicrobial Plastics For Reducing Waste