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Waste Not, Want Not: Scientists Turn Plastic Into Levodopa for Parkinson's Disease
In a scientific first, researchers have turned plastic waste into a mainstay treatment for Parkinson's disease (PD).
In a proof-of-concept study, researchers used engineered bacteria to convert polyethylene terephthalate (PET) -- a widely used plastic found in bottles and food packaging -- into levodopa (L-DOPA).
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Researchers make groundbreaking discovery that could reshape the future of plastic recycling: 'A significant practical advancement'
Researchers believe that this technology, with its low computational demands, could be implemented in real, automated, high-volume recycling facilities to help increase recycling rates and keep plastic waste out of landfills and ecosystems.
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What the recycling symbols on your plastic rubbish actually mean
Big changes are coming to how the UK recycles, but here's what you should know in the meantime.
As British households prepare to put away the Christmas decorations for another year, many will also be thinking about a clear-out ahead of a fresh start for 2026.
