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The problem of plastic pollution is one which commands ever more media attention in today’s world. And well it should: it’s estimated that some eight m...

Microplastics vs Nanoplastics: What's the Difference?

Feb 28 2022

Waste Management

The University of Birmingham has licensed the rights to a ‘supercritical water’ technology to Stopford, to develop a novel process for recycling mi...

A new ‘supercritical water’ approach to recycling plastic packaging...

Feb 25 2022

Waste Management

Biopolymer innovator Teysha Technologies have joined the National Institute of Agricultural Botany (NIAB) to research, test and develop bioplastics for th...

Developing bioplastics in the agricultural industry

Feb 25 2022

Waste Management

Over recent years, you might have become increasingly aware of the problem of microfibre and microplastic pollution. Since plastic has an extremely long sh...

Are Microfibres the Same as Microplastics?

Feb 21 2022

Waste Management

Plastic is an extremely pervasive and persistent substance. It can take centuries for plastic to biodegrade, during which time it will be broken down into...

Can Microplastics Affect Newborns?

Feb 14 2022

Waste Management

WELTEC BIOPOWER has expanded its Biogas operations expanding into Greece and increasing the size of three existing plants. This is due t...

Greek Poultry Farmers Invest in Biogas Plants from WELTEC BIOPOWER

Feb 11 2022

Waste Management

These days, microplastic pollution is all around us. From the water we drink to the air we breathe to the food we consume, traces of microplastics can be f...

What Diseases Are Caused by Microplastics?

Feb 07 2022

Waste Management

The sustainable use of resources—and thus climate protection—is the major topic of IFAT Munich, which will be held from May 30 to June 3, 2022 at...

IFAT Munich driving environmental and climate protection

Feb 03 2022

Waste Management

Energy company St1 Nordic Oy has acquired 100% of Brocklesby Ltd. Brocklesby is a recycling expert of used cooking oil and fatty food waste, being...

Biorefinery increases capacity for renewable diesel and sustainable avia...

Feb 01 2022

Waste Management

Microplastics is a term used to refer to tiny particles of plastic that have become so widespread in our environment that they’re found at the furthest r...