So far, recycling efforts haven't lived up to the hype, with only about 9% of plastic items getting recycled. An estimated 12 ...

Seeing plastic trash while hiking inspired a Rutgers chemist to rethink why synthetic plastics last forever while natural ...

Hiking through Bear Mountain State Park in New York, the Rutgers chemist saw plastic bottles scattered along the path and ...

Plastic is everywhere in modern society. While it has paved the way for enormous progress, the pollution it leaves behind is ...

Chemists design biodegradable plastics inspired by nature, programming polymers to stay durable in use and break down safely ...

Plastic pollution is poisoning the planet. Some experts suggest making plastics from more "natural" materials, but research shows those still have risks. When you purchase through links on our site, ...

Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end up in the environment. Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s ...

Earth Day’s focus this week is on the planet versus plastics, with organizers stating their goal for the Earth to reduce plastic use by 60% by 2040. There’s little doubt that we are in a plastic waste ...

Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to linings to microplastic contamination. While it’s nearly impossible to avoid them entirely, understanding ...

A recent conference led by Connecticut Attorney General (AG) William Tong discussed the alleged problems and potential solutions associated with plastics use and waste. Conference attendees included ...