A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

The breakthrough offers a promising new approach to reducing plastic pollution through photocatalysis, a metabolic pathway ...

A study examining how nanoplastics interact with brain proteins has identified a possible mechanism that could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases.

Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...

Should all certified biobased plastics be counted as compostable? The answer depends on who is asked. The National Organic ...

The research team used a 'new chemical strategy' to create plastic that would degrade naturally.

Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

For decades, plastic was a technological marvel. Ridiculously cheap and easy to manufacture, while being both flexible and durable, this material is used for almost every conceivable project—from food ...

Report warns plastics in construction harm health and climate. Minnesota tribe promote alternatives. McKnight Foundation eliminates vinyl in new LEED Gold HQ. Minnesota entities are at the forefront ...

Japanese scientists have developed a new type of plastic that’s strong at room temperature, but can be easily broken down on demand into its base components. In seawater, it starts to break down into ...

Plastics have enormous potential in space. It can cost $5,000 or more per pound to launch an object into orbit, according to Nature Portfolio. A lightweight material, plastics could theoretically ...