In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It’s now about 400 million tons – an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it has seemingly limitless potential. Plastic is ...

Nanoplastics from plastic pollution can enter vegetables, raising new concerns about food safety, human health, and ...

According to a new study, it might be more than just melted ice or leftover pulp. Researchers from the University of Birmingham tested 155 samples of popular beverages sold in UK supermarkets and ...

A new catalyst may enable mixed plastic recycling The future of plastic recycling could soon become far simpler and more ...

A new California law went into effect Jan. 1 that limits the types of plastics donning the recycling symbol. Senate Bill 343, signed into law Oct. 5, is designed to inform consumers of what is and is ...

Microplastics gush out of our taps and flake off cookware. They find their way into the yolks of eggs, and into meat and ...