plastic
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Bacteria and the Sun Can Destroy Ocean Plastic — but Is It the Fix We Need?
It’s overwhelming to think about how polluted our oceans are — so much so that it’s increasingly tempting to think of technological solutions to clean it all up. Two new studies shed light on what, exactly, happens to plastic once it enters the ocean, and how some natural processes may be helping to break a…
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Amazon’s Plastic Waste Soared in 2021, Report Finds
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Most Home ‘Compostable’ Plastic Doesn’t Actually Break Down, Study Finds
Even after months sitting in a compost bin, many plastic items were still intact, researchers found.
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Volvo’s EX90 Interior Will be a Scandi Living Room Made From Recycled Bottles
When you’re thinking about the ultimate car interior, what does that look like to you? Is it all leather and dark woods, or are you more interested in Alcantara? For Volvo, the dream interior on its flagship SUV should feel like a Scandinavian living room and be made from recycled plastic bottles.