A first-time homeowner asked whether melted plastic by her water heater's draft hood might point to backdrafting, sparking an ...

In this video, we address whether it is safe to melt plastic at home, discussing the importance of cleaning and separating plastic types, and identifying which plastics are safe to work with. We share ...

Duke University students innovate by recycling household plastics into durable bricks. Their affordable project shows promise ...

The melting of plastic via ultrasonic vibratory energy such as first used in welding two pieces of plastic together has been around for a few decades. Barcelona, Spain-based Ultrasion SL has taken ...

The Internet has dredged up some viral videos of the flashlight on a smartphone melting through plastic trash bags. Tom’s Guide put this phenomenon to the test, pitting the flashlights of a Samsung ...

Workers at a recycling plant in central Mexico are turning five and a half tonnes of discarded plastic bottles and old toys every day into strong building materials, helping low-income families get ...