‘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…
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…
‘It is a strong sign’
For much of the 20th century, coal miners used to use canaries as an early warning device against…
How new recycling rules around ‘scrunchable’ plastic wrappings will affect you
Rules around so-called “flexible plastic” are set to change within the next two years in a bid to…
‘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,…
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…
Glowing Plastic Spores Spring from Invasive Vines in Mika Rottenberg’s ‘Vibrant Matter’ — Colossal
When a virulent material enters an ecosystem, it can wreak havoc on existing life. Bittersweet vines in Upstate…
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…