Chemistry Laboratories Make Tons of Plastic Waste. Can We Recycle It?

ACS Central Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Victoria Atkinson
DOI: 10.1021/acscentsci.6c00139
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Abstract

Chemists and innovative recyclers are trying to put gloves, pipet tips, and other laboratory plastic waste to use.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Waste Management and Recycling Chemical Safety and Risk Management Healthcare and Environmental Waste Management

Publication details

Journal / source
ACS Central Science
Volume
12
Issue
2
Pages
133–138
Publication date
30 January 2026
Language
EN