The plastic forming these rocks mainly come from domestic waste, like packaging and containers, or from maritime activities.

A new study uncovers revealing insights into how plastic materials used in electronics are formed, and how hidden flaws in their structure could be limiting their performance.

The scientists said they contend that the new plastic forms called plastistone meet the criteria of a sedimentary rock and said they now recognize it as a distinctive type of sedimentary rock. The ...

(Gray News) – Scientists say humankind’s influence on the natural world has reached a new level as a new type of sedimentary rocks partially formed from plastic has been discovered. This new rock has ...

A new study said sedimentary rocks are being formed from plastic waste.(Pixabay | Pixabay) By Andrew McMunn Published: Feb. 4, 2024 at 7:11 PM CST ...

The scientists said they contend that the new plastic forms called plastistone meet the criteria of a sedimentary rock and said they now recognize it as a distinctive type of sedimentary rock. The ...