In a bid to boost its footprint in Western Canada, metal and HDPE plastic drainage products maker Lane Enterprises LLC has ...

By Shannon Lukens. Work on five deteriorating culverts is happening around Steamboat Springs. Watch for lane reductions and ...

“In addition to fostering cooperation between the two entities, the agreement will enhance exchange in expertise and technology regarding the corrugated plastic pipes industry.“ A relatively ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

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A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

Now, Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics.

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...