LEGO Succeeds in Creating Recycled PET Plastic Bricks, But Will Take "Some Time" Before Hitting Shelves

Medicine & Technology Jun 27, 2021

Taking a major step towards its target of sustainable production by 2030, The LEGO Group has recently released its prototype brick made entirely from recycled plastic.

Rare Metals Found in Toys and Food Packaging, Is it Due to Plastic Recycling?

Feb 18, 2021

Research shows that everyday consumer products such as children's toys, cosmetics containers, and food packaging are increasingly becoming contaminated with rare Earth metals.

More than 1 Million Metric Tons of America's Plastic Waste is Shipped to Other Countries

Oct 31, 2020

The United States generated 13 million metric tons of plastic waste in 2010, where a significant amount ended up in coastal regions and shipped abroad.

Coca-Cola Uses 100% Recycled Plastic for their Bottles in Netherlands and Norway

Sep 12, 2020

Popular beverage company Coca-Cola has transitioned from using virgin resin-based plastic to plastic bottles made in 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET) in their brands in Norway and Netherlands.

New Process Produces Virgin Quality Plastics from Plastic Waste

Oct 23, 2019

The new technique allows for a circular use of plastic materials that could potentially solve our evident plastic accumulation problem.

Democratic Resettlement Community in Namibia Uses Sand-Filled Bottles For Construction

Apr 25, 2019

The Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC) found a way to provide proper structures for the settlers.

United Kingdom Begins Testing Roads Made Of Recycled Plastic Waste Through MR6 Product

Apr 29, 2017

An engineer from the United Kingdom tests his plan to have roads made from plastic wastes.