“I have Mason jars out the wazoo and my normal sprayer for the bathroom cleaner was super leaky so I thought to use this to ...

Construction is beginning on a new sidewalk in the Village of Canning after an investment of more than $700,000 from the federal government. Canning, Nova Scotia, October 10, 2024 — Construction is ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

These 13.5-ounce jars are modeled after traditional milk bottles, so you can sip your coffee, smoothie, or juice in style. The outside is embossed with a floral design and the Italian phrase “Quattro ...

The lids fit any standard 16-ounce Mason jar, allowing you to transform four canning jars into soap dispensers for the cost of a single dispenser — or even less! While the lids are versatile ...

While a common family of bacteria, Comamonadaceae, grow on plastics in urban rivers and wastewater systems, it was unclear how these bacteria interact with and break down plastic. Professor Ludmilla ...

Plastic pollution is everywhere, and a good amount of it is composed of polyethylene terephthalate (PET, ♳). This polymer is used to make bottles, containers and even clothing. Now, researchers report ...

Now, Northwestern University-led researchers have discovered how cells of a Comamonas bacterium are breaking down plastic for food. First, they chew the plastic into small pieces, called nanoplastics.