Volunteers pick up thousands of pounds of trash each year from Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The annual Spring Clean ...

Research continues to show that itty-bitty microplastics alter ecosystems and end up in human bodies. Scientists, farmers and ...

Rice is also a hot spot for microplastics. A University of Queensland study found that for every half cup of rice, there are ...

Microplastics are pervasive contaminants linked to health risks. Learn strategies to reduce exposure and protect your ...

This article originally appeared on oklaugh.com and is published here with permission. We've all been there: swelterin ...

Chewing gum is made from a rubbery base, sweetener, flavorings, and other ingredients, whereas natural gum is made using a plant ... that the plastic commonly found in plastic water bottles ...

What’s happening Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club Spring Plant Sale: Featuring a large selection of member grown plants and gently used garden accessories. Proceeds benefit the club’s scholarships fund.

Old milk jugs and pool noodles are standard materials for repurposing, but check out what you can do with items like books ...

Amid mounting global health concerns about PFAS, communities living along the waterway must grapple with how contamination is ...

Demand for the patchouli plant’s oils has skyrocketed in recent years, and so too has the number of farmers in the region who ...

Not to burst your bubble, but your gum might be packed with plastic. A new study found that ... Natural gums use plant-based materials like chicle or tree sap for the base, while synthetic gums ...