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

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

One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources revealed – and it’s not straws or bags - Tire wear particles have been found to account for about 45 per cent of all microplastics in both terrestrial ...

NOVA Circular Solutions in Fayette County, Indiana, is trying to change that and recycle those pesky plastic bags.

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

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

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

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

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

Extremely high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS have been found in a small sampling of reusable menstrual pads and panties.

The College of Charleston, a leader in marine science research, is at the forefront of studies on dolphins and plastics — ...

The rule would have further monitored PFAS and other chemicals from plastics used in chemical recycling. The plastic industry ...