‘Can’t understand why anyone would do this’
One woman had to deal with a frustrating cleanup mission after she stumbled upon a mess that left…
‘Never seen anything like this’
A woman in Norway had an unexpected Christmas-y visit from several reindeer that managed to break into her…
Japan backs development of new materials to cut marine plastic waste
The industry ministry is supporting the development of a new plastic material that naturally decomposes in the sea…
Scientists say probiotics can help combat microplastics we eat daily — here’s what you need to know
Cool news alert: Scientists have discovered a new way to fight the toxins found in microplastics (tiny plastic…
Chinese company makes revolutionary breakthrough to solve major issue with plastic: ‘Accelerated transformation’
Plastic takeout containers, snack wrappers, and food packaging are everywhere. And most of them end up in landfills…
‘There’s zero regulation going on’
If consumer packaging has taught one lesson, it should be this: Always check for asterisks. That’s the lesson…
‘There will be no such thing as … waste’
Twenty-one-year-old Julian Brown wants to get rid of all the plastic waste. According to The Root, he has…
Plastic waste mixed with coal offers low-cost hydrogen production
The National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), a U.S. Department of Energy laboratory with facilities in Oregon, West Virginia,…
New study reveals invisible hazard that can harm brain health: ‘Significantly compromised’
A new rat study exploring the effects of microplastic exposure on the brain suggests that chronic microplastic exposure…
This year’s US Open is full of tennis drama, bad haircuts, and 70,000 Grey Goose bottles — here’s what goes on behind the scenes
The US Open is the last of the four major grand slam tennis tournaments every year, and it…
Hungry Worms Could Help Solve Plastic Pollution
Plastics that support modern life are inexpensive, strong, and versatile, but are difficult to dispose of and have…
World’s first method turns plastic into fuel with 95% efficiency
Scientists in the United States and China say they have developed a one-step method to convert mixed plastic…