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Chemco Group Celebrates Chairman Ram Saraogi's Lifetime Achievement Award
Updated : 1 year, 9 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 14: Chemco Group is thrilled to announce that our esteemed Chairman, Ram Saraogi, has been honoured with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the Modern Plastics Awards 2024. This accolade recognises his groundbreaking contributions to the plastic
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Microplastics detected in clouds may impact weather: Study
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Researchers have published their findings in the journal Environmental Science & Technology Letters. They speculate that these tiny particles may have a role in cloud formation and, as a result, weather.
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Research reveals genetically modified bacteria break down plastics in salt
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Researchers have genetically modified a marine microbe to break down plastic in salt water. The engineered organism can specifically degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic used in everything from water bottles to garments that contributes significantly to microplastic pollution
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Study finds how oceans release microplastics into atmosphere
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Microplastic waste can be discovered in the marine environment even at far-off places in the world. According to research led by Dr Barbara Scholz-Bottcher of the University of Oldenburg, these tiny particles originate on land but are also released back into the atmosphere by the sea.
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MoIAT promotes best practices and investment in recycled plastic food pack
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
The workshop briefed manufacturers and suppliers on Federal Law Decree No. 20 of 2015 on food contact materials, emphasizing its importance in supporting manufacturing efforts and implementing sustainable production best practices, and introduced the updates regarding adding Recycled Polyeth
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Microplastics are released into the atmosphere by oceans: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Even in remote parts of the world, microplastic particles can be found in the marine environment. These tiny particles originate on land but are also re-emitted into the atmosphere by the sea, according to a study led by Dr Barbara Scholz-Böttcher of the University of Oldenburg.
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Assam government decides to phase out single-use plastic
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.
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Research suggests cooking nylon bags and plastic-lined cups can release na
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 24 (ANI): According to a new study, nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on, but they are an underappreciated source of nanoparticles in liquids.
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Enzyme-based plastic recycling can be better for environment, study finds
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 24 (ANI): a team of international researchers, through their recent study found that enzymes-based recycling is a more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic in single-use beverage bottles, clothing, and food packaging and
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Research suggests enzyme-based plastic recycling is better for environment
Updated : 4 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], July 20 (ANI): During a new study, researchers found that using enzymes as a more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a common plastic in single-use beverage bottles, clothing, and food packaging that are becoming increasingly relevant in add
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Railway installs plastic bottle crushing machine in Mumbai Rajdhani Expres
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], Sept 19 (ANI): In an eco-friendly bid, the Western Railway for the first time has installed a PET (polyethylene terephthalate) bottle crushing machine in Mumbai Rajdhani Express.
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