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Microplastics are turning up in oceans, soil, drinking water, and human tissue. Learn where they come from, why they matter, ...

Plastic is a good material, actually. While modern plastic laptops rarely flex when you pick them up, plastic can still flex ...

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan have one-upped themselves in ...

With 400 million tons of plastic produced annually, landfills are overflowing. Oceans are choking on microplastics. And global plastic production is on pace to triple by 2060. But a new wave of ...

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no ...

The European Union will introduce stricter rules for imports of plastics, the European Commission said on Tuesday, as it ...

New bill aims to boost plastic recycling by removing regulatory barriers that have slowed industry investment and growth ...

Braskem is working to improve Scope 3 accounting through life cycle assessments, addressing gaps in today’s GHG Protocol and ...

A store-bought veggie tray isn't a compromise—it's a head start. The washing, chopping, and portioning are already done, so ...

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

Cutting boards are an essential food prep tool that no kitchen should be without. They're designed to protect countertops ...