A new kind of building material is taking shape in a lab at the University of Michigan. The modular, flat black panels panel is the kind of wall-like material that’s used to clad the exterior of ...

Only 9.5% of plastic materials produced globally in 2022 were manufactured from recycled materials. The findings, reported in Communications Earth & Environment, are part of a comprehensive analysis ...

Crocs and Trash Panda turn old shoes into disc golf discs, promoting sustainability and reducing waste in Colorado ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim. By Julie Creswell and Hiroko ...

This paper examines EPS waste in concrete, demonstrating how microsilica and PP fibers can enhance strength and promote sustainable construction practices.

Recycled content mandates are reshaping how manufacturers, brands, and suppliers choose materials. Governments across Europe, North America, and parts of Asia are setting minimum recycled content ...

Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

As the crisis in the Middle East continues, much of the public focus has been on fuel prices and the cost of living. But there’s another oil-related product that often gets overlooked: plastic. Most ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, ...

Beyond the overall 30% figure, Apple has now reached 100% recycled cobalt in all batteries it designs, 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and 100% recycled gold plating and tin soldering ...