When trying to evaluate a plastic food storage container for durability and safety, you should first turn the container over ...

A new method developed by researchers has succeeded in extending the shelf life of strawberries. Researchers tested five low-density polyethylene (LDPE) films, each infused with solutions containing ...

Cadmium (Cd) can accumulate in the food chain, with serious impacts on human health and safety. Microplastics (MPs) such as low density polyethylene (LDPE) should be considered not only as a single ...

Knowing your symbols makes it easier to reuse and recycle. Groups 1, 2, and 5 are easy to recycle curbside, but groups 4, 6, and 7 are more difficult.

Sandwich bags, milk jugs, and other plastic items made from polyethylene could find new life as upgraded materials. A reaction that converts the popular polymer’s C–H bonds to C–N bonds and works on ...

The Conversation reports on single-stream recycling, emphasizing its convenience but noting significant contamination issues that reduce effectiveness.

The Texas-based film recycling operation started up a new $150 million facility on its sprawling campus late last year. WM ...

Big Bag Recovery (BBR) uses recycled content traceability to make recycling more open, responsible, and cooperative.BBR is an ...

Polyethylene (PE) is widely used in different fields and for various industrial and domestic purposes. Analysis of polyethylene materials is vital to ensure the presence and suitability of these ...

Plastics News is showing nonmarket price adjustments on polyethylene resin in this week's issue. Prices for all grades of high and linear low density polyethylene will be revised downward by 25 cents ...