Chemical engineering researchers at the University of Waterloo have joined forces to take on a pressing environmental problem by using synthetic biology to turn plastic waste into valuable resources.

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In this video, we test an invisible saw blade to determine its cutting effectiveness on various materials. The blade is evaluated on wood, plastic wrap, glass, and plexiglass to identify which ...