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Photo Credit: @ janardhanhavanje/ Instagram There is a staggering amount of plastic waste — an estimated 2.6 million tons — floating around our oceans right now. India's government recently took steps ...

Lawsuits and investigations across the country are exposing vulnerabilities in California's landmark single-use plastic law.

By converting plastic waste into a microbe-friendly food source, scientists have built an upcycling pipeline that turns the waste into a variety of useful products. The findings are detailed in the ...

A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...

Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...

Black plastic kitchenware may leach toxic chemicals, raising health concerns about daily food exposure, according to a new study.

Researchers combined milk protein, starch, and volcanic clay to create a biodegradable packaging film that degrades in 13 weeks.