The capability of mealworms to digest and break down plastics has been challenged in a study led by researchers from The ...

Polystyrene is a synthetic aromatic polymer that can be rigid, foamed, or an integral part of a copolymer. Copolymers include systems such as high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and acrylonitrile butadiene ...

In an article published in the journal Angewandte Chemie International Edition, a German research team has now introduced a new method for recycling polystyrene waste. Their efficient ...

Polystyrene foam is one of the most common forms of plastic. You see it in takeout containers, beverage containers, egg cartons and the packaging peanuts used to cushion goods for shipping.

Polystyrene is pretty much an environmentalist's nightmare. It's difficult to recycle in most areas and does not biodegrade if simply thrown away. But, because the stuff is so incredibly useful ...

What if the key to our fight against plastic pollution was inside the gut of an insect? A recent scientific discovery sheds light on a species of worm capable of degrading polystyrene, paving the way ...

The ubiquitous clam shell containers made from polystyrene will be banned in the Federal Territories with effect from Jan 1, 2017. Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku ...

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Researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) have discovered that these larvae can chew polystyrene, a common plastic found in Styrofoam containers and ...