It turns out that the black plastic lid atop your coffee cup has a superpower. And the Stache Lab at Princeton Chemistry, which uncovered it, is exploiting that property to recycle at least two major ...

This startling mechanism for promoting depolymerization relies on an additive that many plastics already contain: a pigment called carbon black that gives plastic its black color. Through a process ...

This startling mechanism for promoting depolymerization relies on an additive that many plastics already contain: a pigment called carbon black that gives plastic its black color. Through a process ...

Plastic pipes, especially those made from PVC, are a major contributor to microplastic pollution, releasing harmful chemicals into our water systems. Ingesting microplastics has already been linked to ...

PVC pipe is a standard in home improvement and maintenance projects. Gluing the pipes doesn't have to be difficult, but you should avoid these common mistakes.

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes are widely used in various applications such as water supply, irrigation, sewage, and drainage systems due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, and resistance to ...

PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) pipes are widely used in various applications such as water supply, irrigation, sewage, and drainage systems due to their durability, cost-effectiveness, and resistance to ...

Frozen water pipes can lead to costly plumbing repairs for Central Indiana homeowners and businesses. Nobody wants to deal with a burst pipe in subzero weather. The best way to handle frozen pipes ...

There’s also consensus, meanwhile, about problematic carbon dioxide, with six in 10 Americans supporting a carbon-neutral goal for the U.S. in 25 years. Here, too—beyond the more obvious ...

Nothing beats waking up to sub-zero temperatures only to realize your pipes are frozen. Temperatures across Iowa have been stuck below zero and wind chills since Sunday have hit 20 to more than 30 ...