Scientists have demonstrated a new plasma-based process that converts wet coffee waste into high-performance ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Large proportions of plastic waste don't get recycled. Westend61 via Getty Images Plus In 1950, global plastic production was ...

Fifty US lawmakers urge EPA to maintain strict air quality rules for chemical recycling facilities that emit toxic chemicals.

Plastics made of polycarbonate are sought-after materials in industrial applications thanks to their versatility and high quality. However, recycling of plastic waste is still running up against ...

Evonik Industries, one of the largest chemical producers in Germany, is reorganizing its research and development (R&D) ...

After nearly three years of consideration, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is standing pat on regulation of pyrolysis operations and will continue to view them as incineration. The move buys ...

The town of North Kingstown has put federal environmental regulators on notice: A lawsuit is coming. The written warning sent ...

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 inexpensive ...