A new study reveals an alarming number of mechanisms throughout the life-cycle of plastic that could enhance or spread ...

Plastics are one of the largest sources of pollution on Earth, lasting for years on land or in water. But a new type of ...

Putting GPS-tracked plastic bottles into this Raleigh creek will help researchers study and possibly reduce litter.

By adding citric acid and squid ink to a cellulose-based polymer, researchers created a variety of structurally colored ...

WHEN preparing food some caterers, family members or food vendors wrap some of the food they prepare in nylon and cook or ...

The companies aim to develop multiple facilities across Europe to treat material streams such as mixed plastic packaging and ...

Ocean Conservancy’s "United States of Plastics" report gives Pennsylvania a score of 1½ of five in its efforts to combat plastic pollution.

Hyderabad: In a vibrant and eye-opening event held at St. Ann’s College for Women, students came together to challenge a ...

Materials firm Techmer PM has named industry veteran Craig Nikrant as CEO and executive chair, following the departure of Michael McHenry.

I’m a microplastics researcher. Here’s how I limit the plastic in my life.

Tire wear particles have been found to account for about 45 per cent of all microplastics in both terrestrial and aquatic ...

A new study has found that many reusable menstrual products — such as period underwear and menstrual cups — contain ...