News

Tuesday
February, 11

Enzyme-Powered Recycling: Transforming Bioplastics into a Sustainable Future

Featured in:

Enzyme-Powered Recycling: Transforming Bioplastics into a Sustainable Future

Efficient Degradation Process Unveiled

Towards a Circular Economy 

With over 68 million tons of plastic ending up in natural environments in 2023 alone, the need for innovative recycling methods has never been more critical. Bioplastics, derived from renewable sources, present a sustainable alternative but face challenges in production cost and recycling efficiency. The research at King’s College not only offers a solution to these challenges but also presents a pathway to reducing reliance on fossil-based plastics.

This method’s efficiency could revolutionize how we approach single-use bioplastics, offering a scalable and sustainable model for their recycling. The conversion of bioplastics back into monomers for high-quality plastic production aligns with the vision of a circular economy, reducing landfill waste and environmental pollution. Susana Meza Huaman, PhD researcher, highlights the significance: “Our research marks the first step in developing new technologies in waste management for recycling bioplastics that are of equal quality to the virgin product.”

Expanding the Research Scope

Find us on

Latest articles

Related articles

Rajoo Engineers Showcases Excellence in Plastics & Packaging at...

Rajoo Engineers Showcases Excellence in Plastics & Packaging at IPPF 2025 Rajoo Engineers Limited, a leader in plastic...

Sustainable Chemical Logistics: Covestro and DB Cargo BTT Drive...

Sustainable Chemical Logistics: Covestro and DB Cargo BTT Drive Change Reduction of CO₂ emissions by at least...

Brückner Group Reinforces Executive Team with Strategic Appointments

Brückner Group Reinforces Executive Team with Strategic Appointments The Bruckner Group, a market leader in engineering of machinery...

Covestro Invests in Ohio for Increased Production

Covestro Invests in Ohio for Increased Production Investment in the low triple-digit million Euro range Significant capacity...

Smart Composite Solutions for Future Infrastructure Projects

Smart Composite Solutions for Future Infrastructure Projects First-time inclusion of Schmidt & Heinzmann portfolio in DIEFFENBACHER’s trade fair...

ALTANA Implements Comprehensive Strategy for Net Zero Emissions

ALTANA Implements Comprehensive Strategy for Net Zero Emissions Goal: virtually greenhouse gas-free worldwide in all three scopes...