‘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…
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…
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…
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…
Coloradans are not to blame for plastic waste — producers should bear the cost of their trash (Opinion)
Walk any mountain trail, city park, or downtown street this Labor Day weekend and you’ll likely spot plastic…
Officials declare state of emergency as worsening crisis devastates crops: ‘Will be virtually nonexistent’
Some of Russia’s most productive farming regions are experiencing a severe decline in crop yields. What’s happening? According…
‘Will provide a range of technologies’
Plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues for our planet’s oceans today. Amazon is taking…
One of the world’s most polluted cities has banned single-use plastics. It’s not so easy
Ope Adetayo  | Associated Press Lagos, Nigeria — Nigerian shop manager Olarewanju Ogunbona says he uses Styrofoam and…