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TCE article: Not All Plastics Are Made Equally Recyclable
This article explores the recycling journey of common plastic waste and, if you are studying science or chemistry at GCSE or A-level, relates to organic chemistry and polymers.

TCE article: Materials: Making a Positive Difference
The Ellen Macarthur Foundation, a charity pushing for the development of a circular economy, reports that textile production emits more greenhouse gases than international flights and maritime shipping combined; contributes half a million tonnes of plastic microfibres to the ocean each year.

TCE article Milk Monitoring: Rethinking Sustainability in the Dairy vs Plant-Based Debate
Trying to understand the environmental impact of milk and its alternatives.

TCE article: Closing the Loop: A Circular Economy Approach to Critical Mineral Sustainability
This article explores a more sustainable approach to managing the critical minerals used to manufacture many high-technology products.