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Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could reshape the future of plastic recycling: 'A significant practical advancement'

This new technology could significantly improve recycling outcomes. Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could ...
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Corporate types are clamoring for a new kind of plastic surgery — using dead people's fat

A pricey new product, alloClae, which sources fat from dead people, has recently hit the market. Getting the product injected doesn't require any downtime, making it popular with corporate types.
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Plastic pyrolysis − chemists explain a technique attempting to tackle plastic waste by bringing the heat

In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It’s now about 400 million tons – an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it has seemingly limitless potential. Plastic is ...
Phys.org

Lethal dose of plastics for ocean wildlife: Surprisingly small amounts can kill seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals

Led by Ocean Conservancy researchers, the paper is the most comprehensive study yet to quantify the extent to which a range of plastic types—from soft, flexible plastics like bags and food wrappers; ...
Rolling Out

5 most desired types of plastic surgery among women

Plastic surgery has increasingly become a popular way for individuals to enhance their appearance, boost self-confidence or address medical concerns. Among women, certain types of plastic surgeries ...
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Groundbreaking research identifies lethal dose of plastics for seabirds, sea turtles and marine mammals: “It’s much smaller than you might think”

“Ocean Plastics are an Existential Threat to the Diversity of Life on Our Planet”: Data Show that Nearly Half of Animals that Ingested Plastics were Red-Listed as Threatened Species WASHINGTON — The ...