Plastic
Israeli scientists create light-activated plastic for safer manufacturing
The Ben-Gurion team essentially embedded an on/off mechanism inside the plastic’s building blocks, eliminating the need for fragile or expensive catalyst systems.
The Dead Sea’s hidden plastic problem: A record of decades of waste - study
How a tax opposed by Shas sparked climate backlash in the ultra-Orthodox community
Scientists convert plastic waste into paracetamol using engineered E. coli
Researchers Tie Plastic Surgery To Higher Self-Esteem
Israeli subsidiary of Pepsi, SodaStream pledges to decrease plastic waste
SodaStream estimated they "contributed to the avoidance" of 5 billion single-use plastic bottles in 2019. In 2020, they hope for that number to reach 6 billion.
Nearly half of Israelis admit to littering in the past year - study
Israel's litterbugs testified that the reason they littered was "not seeing a trash can nearby," or "not noticing" that they had done so, though they believe others likely do it "just for fun."
The Eyes Are the Windows to the Soul, Says Dr. Steven Dayan
Israel to send plastic surgeons to UAE conference – so will Iran
"Even though the UAE observes strict modesty laws, the public is still quite interested in the myriad of ways that they can change how they look."
Israeli start-up UBQ will recycle Israeli waste into Indian car parts
UBQ's tech allows companies to turn all types of waste – including food scraps and plants, various plastics, cartons and even dirty diapers – into useful raw materials, called thermoplastics.
Anti-aging skin treatment receives Health Ministry, FDA, CE approval
With the approval by the Medical Equipment Division of the Health Ministry, the technology has received the go ahead from both the CE certification board as well as the US FDA.
Electric company cleans out load of plastic waste from cooling filter
The plastic is a real hazard the could clog up the seawater pumps used for cooling during the electricity generation process.
Israeli start-up that makes 'plastic' from old diapers to supply Mainetti
CEO of UBQ Tato Bigio said that the agreement is an important first step in getting leading plastics manufacturers to use environmentally friendly substitutions.
Israel updates the guidelines on silicone implants for breast surgery
"The goal is not to frighten our patients, but to present the scientific facts in a transparent way so that every patient can make an informed decision."
