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This paper explores a plastics sustainability challenge, suggests novel solutions and opportunities to capture value in business transition. It considers biodegradable plastics, an orthopaedics library for product re-use, a plastics ‘value map’ for market regulation and manufacturing efficiency.

Plastic seed trays used to grow seedlings in plant nurseries are a harmful agrifood waste product. This study trialled new seed trays that align with circular economy principles. These alternatives had less environmental impact than traditional trays.

Researchers sampled water from the Venice lagoon and found significant amounts of hazardous pollution was associated with abandoned boats.

Researchers in China have developed a novel method of extracting lithium from spent lithium batteries.

Brochure on EU action against microplastic pollution