Carbon dioxide levels keep climbing, even after years of promises to cut emissions. At the same time, plastic waste pours ...

According to the official OECD estimates on global plastic pollution, out of all the plastic waste generated per annum, only 9% is recycled. The rest contaminates water bodies, soil, the air we ...

Americans, on average, toss out about three quarters of a pound of plastic each day, according to researchers at Oxford University. Most of that trash winds up in a landfill. As someone who loves ...

With microplastics and nanoplastics present all over the globe, Northeast Ohio researchers overview human and animal studies ...

Plastic waste is shifting from environmental burden to a strategic resource as advanced materials turn industrial waste into ...

Plastic is everywhere, but it's not great for your health or the planet. NPR's Claire Murashima cut out single-use plastics for a week. Here are her tips if you're looking to do the same. 1. Look for ...

Microplastics can leach into food through various mechanisms, so what about the microwave? I asked a professor of public health and a toxicologist about the risks and how to nuke safely in 2025.

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Plastic waste is no longer just an eyesore floating on the surface of rivers and seas. A growing body of research now shows that it is reshaping the chemistry and biology of water itself, creating ...

Reusing plastic takeout containers feels like an easy win for the planet, but not all plastics are built to go the distance. Many are designed for one-time use and can break down with heat or wear ...