Synthetic braiding hair is increasingly facing criticism due to health reasons and its impacts on the environment.

A research team has introduced an innovative solution for the depolymerization of polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This ...

A comprehensive assessment sought to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of replacing polyethylene, or PE, packaging like bags, films and containers with alternative materials, including ...

US President Donald Trump reversed a target set by his predecessor Joe Biden to eliminate plastic straws across government ...

Now, Dhammalangkaro is taking local action to upcycle the city's plastic waste into the brightly-colored orange robes used by the monks. Recycling isn't a new concept for Buddhist monks. Around 2,600 ...

so manufacturers of consumer products often buy “end of life” electronic items to repurpose the plastic parts. During recycling processes around the world, flame retardant chemicals can contaminate ...

Increasing plastic pollution presents a significant challenge for humanity and ecosystems. Photothermal (light-to-heat) conversion has emerged as a promising strategy for recycling plastic waste. Upon ...

From mullets to secret braces, the “Flowers” artist has experienced ongoing physical transformations over the years and some question if it’s due to plastic surgery. Miley faced rumors that ...

The plastic recycling project called Druk Larzo Thimphu aims to create awareness of waste segregation and proper disposal, and enhance the knowledge and capacities of the informal waste collectors, ...

Jesus Cuevas, a Petgas technician, puts plastic caps into a shredding machine inside a recycling center in Boca del Rio, Veracruz, Mexico, Jan. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Felix Marquez) ...

If New Yorkers recycled paper, glass, plastic and metal to their maximum potential, about a third of what ends up in the city’s trash would be saved from landfills, according to the Department of ...

The NexTrex Plastic Bag Recycling Challenge starts Saturday and runs until Jan. 31, 2026. By collecting 1,000 pounds of plastic bags and other materials, Middleton can earn a community bench made from ...