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Celluloid: the story of the plastic that made Hollywood

Originally invented for billiard balls, this new material revolutionised photography – and paved the way for cinema.

25.03.2026 9

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Jordi Diaz Marcos

El material sin el que no existirían las películas de Hollywood

La historia del celuloide tiene luces y sombras. En el siglo XIX, este primer termoplástico se convirtió en la solución a las bolas de billar, dio...

16.03.2026 9

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12 reasons why plastic recycling is failing so badly

Just 15% of Europe’s plastic waste gets recycled, but we can do better.

24.02.2026 30

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