New research on nanoplastics pollution and ‘chemicals of concern’ underscores the need for a strong agreement when ...

The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...

Ahead of the next round of United Nations negotiations for a legally binding plastics treaty in Geneva, or INC-5.2, an international consortium of scientists recently published a peer-reviewed ...

Leiden researchers have discovered an enzyme that helps bacteria feed on everyday plastics. This common enzyme could play a ...

This year's 2025 Circular Plastics Challenge asked participants to incorporate artificial intelligence into their work.

As throughput rates continue to rise, so do the demands on traditional materials, equipment designers and maintenance ...

Röhm America LLC has closed a plant making acrylic feedstock methyl methacrylate (MMA) in Louisiana, but opened a plant ...

U.S. Plastics Pact President and CEO Jonathan Quinn says continued progress in plastics circularity requires innovation, investment and collaboration.

The Global Observatory on Pollution and Health at Boston College and an international team of researchers are launching a study of the hazards plastic products pose to global human health across the ...

Key Takeaways Opening bottles or unwrapping food can release tiny plastic particles into your meals Research has found plastics in foods like rice and deli meats, as well as bottled water Experts ...

Microscopic bits of plastic are sloughing off into food and beverages when consumers unwrap the plastic packaging, a new study has shown.