Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to upcycle plastic into soap. “We can break the polyethylene chains into small segments,” said Guoliang (Greg) Liu, an associate professor of chemistry at ...

Plastic has a recycling problem. Only about 9% of plastic gets recycled, and a majority of that waste comes from single-use items like plastic grocery bags. It’s partly a design problem — they’re made ...

Researchers have developed an upcycling approach that adds value to discarded plastics for reuse in additive manufacturing, or 3D printing. The readily adoptable, scalable method introduces a ...

Avant-garde decor appeals to those who crave bold, unconventional design that challenges traditional aesthetics. It often features abstract forms, striking contrasts, and unexpected materials. However ...