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New Catalyst Could Make Plastic Recycling a Whole Lot Less

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 17th September 2025

A new catalyst may enable mixed plastic recycling The future of plastic recycling could soon become far simpler and more efficient. Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new plastic upcycling method that greatly reduces — Read More

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AI-assisted sorting, other new technologies could improve plastic recycling –

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 18th July 2025

Just 9% of plastic worldwide is recycled. Due to waste mismanagement, nearly three-quarters of it ends up in landfills or the environment. Summary Globally, only 9% of plastic waste is successfully recycled. The vast majority, a staggering 75%, Read More

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Algae-based systems improve wastewater recycling for rural and regional communities

Dr AF Saeed Dr AF Saeed 4th July 2025

Rising rural populations, drought and climate change are making water scarcity a problem in country townships—with more efficient handling of sewage system wastewater part of the solution. Summary Many rural townships face increasing water Read More