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ETH Zurich researchers turn polyethylene and polypropylene waste into a strong adhesive
A research team at ETH Zurich says it is upcycling waste from two of the world's most widely used plastics into an extremely strong adhesive and other products.
Why it matters: The ETH Zurich team's work turns waste from polyethylene and polypropylene, two of the world's most used plastics, into an extremely strong adhesive and other products.
ETH Zurich reported that a team of its researchers is upcycling waste made from polyethylene and polypropylene, which it describes as two of the most used plastics in the world.
According to the university, the team is converting this plastic waste into an extremely strong adhesive as well as other products.
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Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
ETH Zurich says its researchers are turning polyethylene and polypropylene waste into an extremely strong adhesive and further higher-value products.
