<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news-events/stories/2023/december-2023/12012023-plastics-circular-challenge.php" dsn="news"><featured/><top-stories/><homepage/><pubDate>12/14/2023 03:01:24 PM</pubDate><title>University of Houston Challenges Students to Solve Plastic Waste Crisis</title><subtitle/><description>University of Houston’s Energy Transition Institute (ETI) challenged students to address the critical issue of dealing with plastic waste and creating a real-world circular economy. Over 60 students participated in the first Circular Plastics Challenge. Winners and other finalists offer innovative, sustainable solutions.</description><author/><author-email/><author-phone/><image/><categories>Science[COMMA] Energy &amp; Innovation</categories></item>