Black polystyrene, widely used in food containers, coffee lids, and packaging, is notoriously hard to recycle. Its dark color, achieved with carbon black pigment, thwarts optical scanners used in ...

The technology is still in the laboratory stage. Researchers discover futuristic use for old plastics: 'Including the application of artificial intelligence' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Refinity plans to use a fluidized bed plastic scrap conversion technology developed in Finland to commercialize the conversion of mixed plastic to chemical precursors. Image courtesy of Innventure Inc ...

LEGO announced plans Wednesday to scale up its use of renewable plastics in the production of its signature bricks, marking a shift away from its reliance on fossil fuels. LEGO has set 2032 as its ...

Toymaker Lego said Wednesday it is on track to replace the fossil fuels used in making its signature bricks with more expensive renewable and recycled plastic, as sales and profits surged. The Danish ...