Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into ...

In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.

Plastic waste has let common coots reuse nests year after year. Scientists have now used the trash layers to date how old nests are.

Houston urges residents not to crush plastic bottles before recycling, ensuring sorting machines process them properly.

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

Howard County residents are fighting back to stop chemical company W.R. Grace & Co. from building a pilot plastic recycling ...

The company claims its polystyrene recycling technology can reduce carbon equivalent emissions by up to 86 percent compared ...

The city partnered with a reusable product company to supply attendees with reusable plastic cups at Spectrum and Ovens Auditorium.

This new method could revolutionize plastic recycling, making it safer, cheaper, and more sustainable. Plastic pollution is a major problem worldwide, and the U.S. is one of the biggest contributors.

From the frozen ice caps of the polar regions to the warm waters of the tropical coral reefs, from deep sea vents to shallow seagrass beds, the oceans contain the greatest diversity of life on Earth.

Across Yorkshire, councils set their own fees and charges, with bulky waste collection no exception. With councils in charge of their own pricing, each charges a different amount to pick up waste, ...