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Asia Unites to Combat Plastic Pollution with Innovation

1/11/2025

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In a bold move against plastic pollution, experts from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines are uniting under the IAEA's NUTEC Plastics initiative. Since its launch in 2020, this program champions nuclear irradiation to recycle stubborn plastics and innovate bio-based alternatives. By 2024, collaborative efforts are set to unveil prototype recycling facilities, paving the way for a cleaner future.

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In a bold move against plastic pollution, experts from Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines are uniting under the IAEA's NUTEC Plastics initiative. Since its launch in 2020, this program champions nuclear irradiation to recycle stubborn plastics and innovate bio-based alternatives. By 2024, collaborative efforts are set to unveil prototype recycling facilities, paving the way for a cleaner future.