Plastic pellets, bio-beads and other microplastics are polluting coastlines around the world, with new research showing sharp ...
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 ...
Dishwasher pods sometimes get lumped into the same category as microplastics, but technically they’re different. The ...
Nanoplastics from plastic pollution can enter vegetables, raising new concerns about food safety, human health, and ...
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 ...
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 ...
A team of scientists have developed a catalyst that converts plastic waste into liquid fuels faster and cleaner.
A juvenile green turtle rescued from a fishing net defecated more than 10 types of plastic, according to the Mundo Marino Foundation in Argentina. The turtle was taken to the foundation's rescue and ...