plastic

Researchers create super-strong plant-derived plastic, considered a milestone for sustainability.

Science and Technology

Scientists develop never-before-seen plastic! The new plastic is as hard as aluminum and super strong

Ruth Rodrigues 15/11/2024 às 19:03

Volkswagen is investing in new materials and abandoning the use of hard plastic in the manufacture of cars after 50 years of historical practice.

Goodbye hard plastic! Volkswagen listens to consumers and renews its cars

Ruth Rodrigues 01/10/2024 às 20:03

construction - thermal insulation - plastic - recycling

Revolution in construction: Recycled plastic bricks have superior thermal comfort and are easier to install

Noel Budeguer 25/09/2024 às 14:09

Paving slabs, civil construction, cement

Innovation in civil construction: startup transforms non-recyclable plastic waste into paving slabs that are stronger than cement!

Fabio Lucas Carvalho 10/09/2024 às 08:35

Startup replaces plastic with bags made from corn waste; sustainable alternative decomposes in 180 days

Science and Technology

Startup replaces plastic with bags made from corn waste; sustainable alternative decomposes in 180 days

Bruno Teles 26/08/2024 às 20:37

mining - hydrogen - graphene - plastic - production

Renewable energy

Incredible discovery that transforms plastic waste into graphene and hydrogen promises to revolutionize the mining and energy industry in the world

Flavia Marinho 21/05/2024 às 06:30

civil construction, plastic bricks, sustainable

Science and Technology

Have you seen this? Plastic brick is a new bet for builders, made from recycled polypropylene and polyethylene

Roberta Souza 01/05/2024 às 16:08

ocean - plastic - micro plastic - cleaning - pollution

Science and Technology

Hope for a plastic-free ocean: The Ocean Cleanup

Noel Budeguer 22/03/2024 às 19:41

Innovation: Can 'golden fiber' from swamp reeds replace plastic?

Science and Technology

Innovation: can ‘golden fiber’ from swamp reeds permanently replace plastic?

Bruno Teles 04/01/2024 às 15:47

Using genetically modified bacteria, researchers are able to transform polyethylene into valuable products. The study highlights the efficiency of using two strains in degrading plastics.

Science and Technology

Researchers develop genetically modified bacteria capable of “eating” plastic

Ruth Rodrigues 02/10/2023 às 17:19

Scientists discover technique that gives new life to spent plastic, turning it into soap

Science and Technology

Scientists discover technique that gives new life to spent plastic, turning it into soap

Valdemar Medeiros 14/08/2023 às 13:48

Marco Polo

Bus manufacturer Marcopolo invests heavily in its own 100% plastic auto parts factory

Roberta Souza 08/08/2023 às 15:47