Imagine being transported to a plastic-free paradise. How long do you suppose it would take for all those tiny shards to exit your system? Would they ever? This thought experiment can't be ...

"We designed our system to acquire images and spectroscopic measurements simultaneously," said Somekawa. "Since the Raman spectrum is unique for each plastic type, the imaging information can be ...

A new hyperspectral Raman imaging lidar system can remotely detect and identify various types of plastics, which could help address the critical issue of plastic pollution in the ocean by ...

This is a non-negligible contribution toward reducing nationwide plastic emission, though not a decisive amount," highlights Tanaka. According to the team's analysis, the top seven river systems ...

Not only are there health concerns, but Harlander says that black plastic can pose environmental issues. “It is often not recyclable due to difficulties in sorting it with infrared systems in ...

Bakcycle Recycling optically sorts and harvests LDPE plastic from flexible packaging at a facility in Izmir, Turkey. In a sorting process based on color and polymer, the first and second Tomra ...

A new study detected dangerous chemicals in a variety of household items. But experts say the health risks aren’t clear-cut. Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times Supported by By Emily ...