Tag: upcycling
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Reimagining Waste: Scientists Transform Polystyrene into Nylon Precursors
Turning Waste into Raw Material: A Breakthrough in Polystyrene Upcycling Polystyrene, a ubiquitous plastic found in packaging, insulation and countless consumer products, generates millions of tons of waste each year. Global polystyrene waste is estimated at around 20 million tons annually, with only a small fraction recycled. In this context, a novel collaboration led by…