More information: Nam Đức Vũ et al, Gallium-catalyzed recycling of silicone waste with boron trichloride to yield chlorosilanes, Science (2025). DOI: 10.1126/science.adv0919. www.science.org ...

A study conducted by CNRS1 researchers describes a new method of recycling silicone waste (caulk, sealants, gels, adhesives, cosmetics, etc.). It has the potential to significantly reduce the ...

That is why I quit using plastic wrap years ago and opted for silicone food storage swaps instead. Not only do they cut down on plastics, helping to protect my health and reduce waste, but my food ...

Elkem says the process can reduce the carbon footprint of silicone production by 60–70% compared with the traditional process. The project was funded by the France 2030 investment program and ...

At Elkem in Saint-Fons (69), silicone waste is now recycled chemically. The supplier of advanced silicon-based materials has succeeded in upgrading its chemical recycling process from laboratory to ...

LYON, France—Elkem's chemical silicone waste upcycling program was a success, and now company officials of the Oslo, Norway-based chemical producer is taking the project in its booming silicone sector ...

MIDLAND, Mich.— Dow Inc. intends to take silicone recycling to commercial levels in 2024 with the establishment of the company's first North American silicone recycling plant in Paris, Ky. Set for ...

A used Hiccup, a reusable silicone cup, is discarded on the ground before being collected. After that race, Smithe, 35, estimated she’s taken her cups to 137 races and spared 902,000 disposable ...