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IMAGE: Using a catalyst based on ruthenium (gold ball, center), UC Berkeley chemists were able to add specific chemical groups in this case, OH (red) - to polyethylene polymer chains,. view more
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While many cities and eight states have banned single-use plastics, bags and other polyethylene packaging still clog landfills and pollute rivers and oceans.
One major problem with recycling polyethylene, which makes up one-third of all plastic production worldwide, is economic: Recycled bags end up in low-value products, such as decks and construction material, providing little incentive to reuse the waste.