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There is growing interest in enzymatic degradation as an alternative to biodegradation, though its full potential is not yet certain.

Dissolution or purification is an option for recycling polymers without altering their chemical structure while ensuring energy efficiency. Nevertheless, solvents may be an environmental concern.

The lower recycling rates worldwide have demonstrated that effectively managing plastic waste needs multiple recycling technologies.

Carbios said on Oct. 26 that it has been granted a building permit to construct the world’s first PET bio-recycling plant in Longlaville, France.

Biotech startup Carbios of Clermont-Ferrand, France, which promotes the recycling of PET waste in an enzyme process, acquired shares of a joint venture, Carbiolice, which strengthens its capacity to develop activities on polymer biodegradation beyond PLA (polylactic acid).   In May,…

Developments in technology increase reuse processes and the quality of recyclate Plastics are hogging the limelight these days, for better or worse. From National Public Radio to The Atlantic to the Financial Times to local town councils, everyone is talking…