Plastic /tags/plastic Plastic en-US Copyright Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:17:40 GMT NC State researchers develop biodegradable film to aid a plastic-free future /science-technology/2023-12-18/nc-state-research-biodegradable-film-plastic-agarose-chitosan North Carolina State University researchers have developed a naturally-sourced material that could aid efforts to reduce plastic films, like ones used in food packaging. Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:17:40 GMT /science-technology/2023-12-18/nc-state-research-biodegradable-film-plastic-agarose-chitosan Sophie Mallinson NC State researchers engineer 'promising' plastic-degrading microbe to help polluted oceans /science-technology/2023-10-11/plastic-microplastic-pet-pollution-degrade-nc-state-engineer-bioengineer-bacteria-genetically-modify-ocean North Carolina State University researchers have genetically modified bacteria to break down ocean-polluting plastics commonly used in water bottles and clothing. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 20:39:55 GMT /science-technology/2023-10-11/plastic-microplastic-pet-pollution-degrade-nc-state-engineer-bioengineer-bacteria-genetically-modify-ocean Sophie Mallinson Marine mammals littered with microplastics, Duke study finds /environment/2023-08-16/marine-mammals-littered-microplastics-duke-study A graduate student’s research has uncovered plastics in tissue samples of 32 marine animals, including some from North Carolina. Wed, 16 Aug 2023 12:31:47 GMT /environment/2023-08-16/marine-mammals-littered-microplastics-duke-study Sophie Mallinson A Hyperlocal Plan To Cut Back On Plastic /environment/2019-04-01/a-hyperlocal-plan-to-cut-back-on-plastic A nonprofit organization based in Durham has drummed up a new plan to get residents excited about cutting back on plastic.Don't Waste Durham, along with… Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:31:12 GMT /environment/2019-04-01/a-hyperlocal-plan-to-cut-back-on-plastic Rebecca Martinez No Plastic Please: An Artist’s Plastic Fast /environment/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Remember that resolution to stop eating junk food, or scaling back on late night treats, or promising to recycle more? Nearly ten years ago, Bryant… Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:11:11 GMT /environment/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Dana Terry, Frank Stasio No Plastic Please: An Artist’s Plastic Fast /show/the-state-of-things/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Remember that resolution to stop eating junk food, or scaling back on late night treats, or promising to recycle more? Nearly ten years ago, Bryant… Fri, 01 Mar 2019 17:11:11 GMT /show/the-state-of-things/2019-03-01/no-plastic-please-an-artists-plastic-fast Dana Terry, Frank Stasio North Carolinians Mobilize To Collect Plastic Debris Before It Hits The Ocean /environment/2018-09-03/north-carolinians-mobilize-to-collect-plastic-debris-before-it-hits-the-ocean A massive amount of plastic is ending up in our oceans. It’s a global challenge that could be solved only with a huge, coordinated effort. North… Mon, 03 Sep 2018 22:00:00 GMT /environment/2018-09-03/north-carolinians-mobilize-to-collect-plastic-debris-before-it-hits-the-ocean Rebecca Martinez Cary Tells You Where You Can Put That Cracked Patio Chair /business-economy/2014-04-22/cary-tells-you-where-you-can-put-that-cracked-patio-chair Starting today, residents of Cary can recycle even more waste materials. In addition to soda bottles and milk jugs, Cary will accept bulky #2 HPDE plastic… Tue, 22 Apr 2014 12:04:03 GMT /business-economy/2014-04-22/cary-tells-you-where-you-can-put-that-cracked-patio-chair Rebecca Martinez