Research continues to show that itty-bitty microplastics alter ecosystems and end up in human bodies. Scientists, farmers and ...

Researchers at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology successfully develop an eco-friendly plastic material using ...

Here’s an easy-to-use guide to recycling in the Sacramento area: Around the world, the triangle-shaped symbol found on recyclable items is called the “chasing arrows,” and includes corresponding ...

Howard County residents are fighting back to stop chemical company W.R. Grace & Co. from building a pilot plastic recycling ...

For years, local governments and manufacturers have relied on recycling as the answer to keep plastic waste from accumulating ...

The current administration continues to senselessly undermine efforts to reduce single-use plastics. But plastic never was ...

A team of chemists has recently introduced a non-toxic, eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture found in ambient air. In a study published in the journal Green ...

As plastic piles up in landfills, New York authorities on the state and local levels are shifting their focus from recycling to reduction. Bales of sorted plastic for recycling are seen in a ...

Current methods to recycle plastics often use expensive catalysts, harsh conditions and produce toxic byproducts. New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be ...

Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule fragments of degrading plastic now suffuse our air, our soil, the food we eat and the water we drink.

The next time you grab a bottle of Coca-Cola, you may notice that it says "Recycle Me Again." This is more than just branding — it's an indicator of something that could prevent tens of millions of ...