Plastic-Eating Bacteria: Nature's Recyclers
Backgrounders
Learn how bacteria can help solve the world’s plastic problem.
Andrea Brack
Career Profiles
Environmental and Regulatory Team Coordinator
I lead a team of environmental professionals at a large petrochemical manufacturing facility.
We Use a Lot of Plastic
STEM Explained
What are microplastics? How are plastics polluting aquatic ecosystems?
Polystyrene: The Pros, the Cons, the Chemistry
STEM Explained
Learn the organic chemistry behind this very useful plastic. Why is recycling polystyrene hard? Why does polystyrene often end up as solid waste?
How is food packaged?
Hands-on Activities
Take a closer look at food packaging. Explore why and how food is packaged in different ways.