Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have developed a process using E. coli bacteria to convert PET plastic waste into paracetamol, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional drug ...

Discover how plastic packaging contaminates food with microplastics, posing health risks. Learn steps to reduce exposure and advocate for systemic change.

Paracetamol (acetaminophen) production could be revolutionized by the discovery that a common bacterium can turn everyday plastic waste into the painkiller. The new method leaves virtually no ...

Policies that have banned or imposed fees on plastic bags are leading to significant declines in plastic litter along U.S. shorelines, a new study has found. These state- and local-level regulation… ...

Regulations cut plastic bag waste on shorelines by close to 50% finds a new study.

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Haley and Hanna Cavinder, the twin college basketball players with big followings on social media, announced some major plastic surgery news on Wednesday. The Cavinder twins, who announced a ...

Aussie researchers are at the vanguard of scientists worldwide solving the global environmental crisis created by plastic pollution.

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Plastic surgeon Peter Brooks jailed for 22 years after attempted murder of colleague A surgeon's descent into madness lead to a brutal attack on a colleague, unraveling a web of professional ...

Florida Panthers fans have been throwing plastic rats onto the ice after home victories. Here's what's behind the tradition.

Kris Jenner has received a breast augmentation, facelift and earlobe reduction. Here's everything Kris Jenner has said about plastic surgery.