Learn more about the microbes that consume plastic and how they could one day help clean up our ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...

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Plastic permeates human life — and bodies. Dr. Christopher Hine, principal investigator in Cleveland Clinic's Christopher Hine Laboratory, said some human studies have shown microplastics appearing ...

A new book by the journalist Beth Gardiner argues that oil companies are upping production of the material as a safeguard ...

Leaders from around the world have gathered in Busan, South Korea this week in hopes of finally striking a global treaty to reduce the world’s growing level of plastic pollution. Negotiations began ...

Plastic containers are great for storing food, but they don’t last forever. Experts warn that scratches, stains, and damage can trap bacteria and release microplastics. If a container is smelly, ...

Researchers found a way to turn plastic waste into the main ingredient in vinegar using sunlight and a simple iron based material.

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