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Hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned into something useful. (Unsplash/Nick Fewings)

How we turned plastic waste into vinegar: A sunlight‑powered breakthrough

Instead of treating plastic purely as waste, new research shows that it can be transformed into something useful — acetic acid, a key component of vinegar and an important industrial chemical.
Vinegar has become as popular for some as nectar of the gods. It has a long history of high hopes for healing. Koy_Hipster/Shutterstock.com

Is apple cider vinegar good for you? A doctor weighs in

Does it seem like everyone you know drinks apple cider vinegar, mainly in hopes of losing weight? Vinegar has a long history of high hopes attached to it. A doctor who loves vinegar explains.

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