Plastic pollution continues to wreak havoc on the planet. It can be found everywhere on Earth, from the highest mountain peaks to the deepest parts of the ocean. According to the National Resources ...

Fallen leaves, which are discarded every year, have been transformed into a resource that can replace waste plastics, a major ...

NEW ORLEANS, La. — It’s carnival season in New Orleans with weeks of parades, all leading up to one day: Mardi Gras. Part of the parade appeal includes all the throws you can catch, like beads, from ...

Researchers document a multi-faceted global snapshot of the environmental aspects and trends surrounding single-use plastics in a review article. The researchers state that the largest area of ...

Scientists at Kobe University developed PDCA, a new biodegradable plastic stronger than PET. Made using bacteria, it offers an eco-friendly, durable alternative to traditional plastics, promising a ...

The global plastic pollution crisis and the fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic – where billions of single-use diagnostic tests were discarded – is prompting businesses and researchers to develop new ...

Plastic is one of the most widely used materials, found in everything from packaging and textiles to cars and aircraft. But most plastics are made from petroleum, releasing harmful emissions during ...

A woman sorts plastic recycling in China. Millions of tonnes of plastics are wasted globally every year. A massive increase in biodegradable plastic production in China is outpacing the country's ...