Pricey, yes, but seeing as how the RepRap community already has the techniques behind melting plastic down pat, it might now be too hard to build your own plastic sintering printer. If you know of ...

In a groundbreaking development that could help address the global plastic crisis, scientists have unveiled a new method to break down plastic waste using moisture from the air. The process involves ...

Watch as plastic hair melts away in a hypnotic close-up! The sizzling sounds and smooth transitions make it the perfect ASMR experience. Get ready for a strangely satisfying foley treat!

Of all the dreaded sights possible in the kitchen, few can make your stomach drop as quickly as finding a plastic kitchen tool melted to your oven's glass stovetop or onto your oven rack.

Some companies are now considering a way to cut back on emissions by melting plastic waste and converting it into fuel or electricity. In the future, plastic could help power homes or replace ...

Why do plastic bags look and feel so different to plastic containers, such as soft drink bottles or yogurt tubs? The ...

In Germany, about 5.6 million tons of plastic packaging are thrown away every year after just one use. Sadly, less than a ...

Irradiation can also complement and enhance traditional recycling methods. When combined with a chemical recycling method known as pyrolysis, resulting in radiolysis, plastic waste polymers can be ...

In some kind of Toy Story nightmare, Burger King UK is promising to melt down plastic toys. The chain has put out a call to the public for its own brand toys or equivalents from other chains, sweets, ...