Proof-of-concept tests found that the plastic did such a good job at eating itself apart, not even microplastics had a chance ...

Many plastic products are designed to be used only once, yet the material itself lasts for years. But a new strategy is ...

Researchers at the University of Minnesota are part of a national team in the Center for Sustainable Polymers that has found a better way to recycle a versatile plastic material, called polyurethanes, ...

Researchers have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses: They are not only able to break down PUR and separate the two main components -- they can do it in one ...

Seeking solutions to counteract a rapid rise in plastic trash, scientists have developed biodegradable material that is designed to replace conventionally used plastic. An interdisciplinary team of ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...

For better or worse, plastic has become a key resource material for the modern world -- we use it in many different aspects of our lives, everything from food packaging, to our computers and related ...

JAKARTA, April 28 (Reuters) - Indonesia plans to remove import duties on some plastic products as well as liquified petroleum ...