Human society has become increasingly reliant on plastic because it allows for convenient
and sanitary living. However, recycling rates are currently low, which means that the majority …

Plastics have become widely used materials in everyday life due to their special properties
such as durability, easy processing, lightweight nature, and low cost of production. However …

The ubiquitous use of plastics has been driven by their combination of low cost and
properties, but these attributes directly challenge waste management schemes for plastic …

Large amounts of plastics are discarded worldwide each year, leading to a significant mass
of waste in landfills and pollution to soil, air, and waterways. Upcycling is an efficient way to …

It is reported that plastic waste is accumulating in the oceans at an alarming rate. A
significant proportion of this waste is plastic packaging materials, even though recycling …

Once referred to as 'materials of 1,000 uses', plastics meet demands in everything from
clothing and automotive sectors to the manufacturing of medical equipment and electronics …

Less than 10% of the plastics generated globally are recycled, while the rest are incinerated,
accumulated in landfills, or leak into the environment. New technologies are emerging to …

The global production and consumption of plastics has increased at an alarming rate over
the last few decades. The accumulation of pervasive and persistent waste plastic has …

Following the circular economy hierarchy of reduce and reuse, recycling is the third layer to
close the loops for materials and decouple their value from consumption. Polymeric …

The excessive amount of global plastic produced over the past century, together with poor
waste management, has raised concerns about environmental sustainability. Plastic …