Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

With the appeal ruling, the 2021 order is reinstated. This restores the legal basis for Canada’s single-use plastics ban, which restricts the manufacture, import and sale of several common products ...

By converting plastic waste into a microbe-friendly food source, scientists have built an upcycling pipeline that turns the waste into a variety of useful products. The findings are detailed in the ...

House Bill 644 would prohibit the sale, distribution or use of single-use plastic ware that contains perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl — also known as PFAS.

Reclaimers of a variety of resins talked about broader market struggles and considered ways to grow domestic demand for PCR.

Some items you can recycle in one city may be prohibited in another. Batteries, plastic bags, small appliances, and more may ...

Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...

Plastics are ever-present in our society. And they don't decompose, but become tiny particles called microplastics. And those have been found everywhere. Now, they're being found in some unexpected ...

I spoke with a public health professor and a toxicologist to learn if microwaving leftovers is the reason why microplastics ...

Researchers detected 19 types of microplastics in the urine of 10-year-old children, with particles present in over 91% of samples and a median concentration of 250 particles per milliliter. Greater ...

Rinks use energy, water, and refrigerants, and they create microplastics. People are trying to reduce this footprint ...

As we’re sure you know, concrete is a widely used construction material known for its strength and durability. However, ...