Plastics play a fundamental role in modern life, but their resistance to biodegradation makes them very difficult to dispose ...

“Around 2,000 waxworms can break down an entire polyethylene bag in as little as 24 hours, although we believe that ...

Nanoplastics—particles smaller than a human hair—can pass through cell walls and enter the food web. New research suggests 27 ...

The world produces over 100 million tons of plastic a year, which could take hundreds of years to fully degrade, but ...

Litter is predominantly plastic, yes, but that’s because the things people tend to litter are predominantly made of plastics.

A new Europe-focused study reveals that polyethylene (PE), the most widely used packaging material in Europe, has lower life cycle global warming potential (GWP)—often used to assess greenhouse gas ...

Plastic storage poses a risk of leaking microplastics into edible items when frozen or microwaved. Here's how you can reduce your exposure.

A new study finds there are 27 million metric tons of invisible plastic particles in the North Atlantic alone.

A single pellet of recycled plastic can contain over 80 different chemicals. A new study by researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Leipzig shows that recycled polyethylene plastic can ...

Novoloop recently raised a $21 million Series B to begin building its first commercial scale plastic upcycling plant.

The NexTrex Grassroots Movement offers profitable solution for discarded plastic film.

A single pellet of recycled plastic can contain over 80 different chemicals. A new study with researchers from University of Gothenburg and Leipzig shows that recycled polyethylene plastic can ...