Fifty years ago, plastic products did not have a grip on our lives and households as they do today. Ceramic, glass, and clay ...

The accumulation and poor management of plastic fibers and particles remains a pressing global issue, with serious ...

The innovative potential of a specific black fungus to transform plastic waste into edible ingredients has opened up new possibilities in both waste management and culinary arts. This groundbreaking ...

You brush twice daily, floss religiously and see your dentist every six months. But what if these acts of oral hygiene are quietly contributing to one of the planet's most pressing environmental ...

Plastic pollution is a severe problem around the globe as it continues to harm our environment and daily lives. But what are our city and state doing to help fix this global issue? Globally, the world ...

Plastic pellets, bio-beads and other microplastics are polluting coastlines around the world, with new research showing sharp ...

Plastic stickers on fruit and vegetables are an annoyance for consumers and even more problematic for the environment.

Readers respond to a guest essay about throwaway plastic. Also: President Trump the divider; stealth legislation.

The Farewell to Foam Act, which would phase out the sale and distribution of plastic foam food containers, packing peanuts ...

For animals, the physical properties of plastics may lead to harm such as blocked intestines. Animals are also injured when ...

This practice disproportionately affects those living in deprived neighbourhoods in the UK and pollutes our land and water.

Once upon a time, before marijuana became legal (or partly legal) in most of the U.S., the only plastic involved with a pot transaction might have been a small baggie and a disposable lighter. (Or, ...