Tag: Yale
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Yale University on Chemical Recycling
Proponents of a process called pyrolysis — including oil and gas companies — contend it will keep post-consumer plastics out of landfills and reduce pollution. But critics say that by converting waste to petroleum feedstock, it will only perpetuate a dependence on fossil fuels.
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Bio-Based Products Are Gaining Momentum
Propelled by government investment and shareholder demand, manufacturers are pushing to get bio-based products into the marketplace. These new materials — made from plants, fungi, and microbes — aim to replace those that contain toxins and are difficult to recycle or reuse.
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Microplastics Are Filling the Skies. Will They Affect the Climate?
Recent studies reveal that tiny pieces of plastic are constantly lofted into the atmosphere. These particles can travel thousands of miles and affect the formation of clouds, which means they have the potential to impact temperature, rainfall, and even climate change.
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Environmental Performance Index
Ranking country performance on sustainability issues. The 2022 Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides a data-driven summary of the state of sus- tainability around the world. Using 40 performance indicators across 11 issue categories, the EPI ranks 180 countries on their progress toward improving environ- mental health, protecting ecosystem vitality, and mitigating climate change.
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Yale and Maryland Universities Develop New Bioplastic
US Universities create a new wood based bioplastics
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Plastic Waste Roads Overview by Yale University
A growing number of studies say that roads containing waste plastic have the potential to perform as well or better than traditional roads
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