Once seen as a solution to the plastic waste problem, the process has been plagued by economic and technological difficulties ...

A March US Environmental Protection Agency proposal asked for public comment on removing pyrolysis units, which use a ...

In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it has seemingly limitless potential. Plastic is inexpensive ...

Plastics made of polycarbonate are sought-after materials in industrial applications thanks to their versatility and high quality. However, recycling of plastic waste is still running up against ...

In response, Niutech has launched its new-generation large industrial continuous intelligent pyrolysis line, with substantial gains in single-unit processing capacity, operating efficiency, cost ...

A CEBU-BASED company wants to sell a solid waste processing system worth P470 million to the Cebu City government. The system ...

Russian scientists have developed a process that combines pyrolysis at 500 C with electric arc treatment above 1,800 C. The resulting solid product contained up to 61% silicon carbide, a material used ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Large proportions of plastic waste don't get recycled. Westend61 via Getty Images Plus In 1950, global plastic production was ...