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Researchers from Nanjing Forestry University and Tsinghua University have developed a two-stage chemical process that ...

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Nepal turns plastic waste into roads, promising cheaper asphalt and longer life while scientists watch closely.

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Plastic waste poses an urgent problem for the planet's ecosystems, especially in waterways. Millions of tons of plastic waste enter Earth's oceans every year, and plastic has been found in every part ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...

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