Australian student Maisy Whitehead, now attending the University of York in the U.K., has created a new biopolymer from ...

In a world overrun with plastic garbage, causing untold environmental woes, University of Houston assistant professor of ...

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 ...

Coca-Cola announced that Sprite will stop using its famous green bottle and switch to clear plastic beginning in August. The change in look, ironically, is part of a push by the soft drink giant ...

EPA may change "chasing arrows" recycling symbol for plastics 02:24. The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying ...

The change in look, ironically, is part of a push by the soft drink giant to go green. The company said clear plastic is better for recycling. "Sprite is transitioning from green to clear plastic ...

Study: Lightweight, Strong, Hydrostable, Bendable, Rolled-Up, and Biodegradable Straws Enabled by Nano- and Microarchitecture Tuning of the Wood Cell Wall and Molecular Welding Strategy.Image Credit: ...