Currently, the world produces more than 380 million tonnes of plastic a year, with 42 percent of this used for packaging. And the statistics on that plastic post-use are dismal: Only 9 percent of all ...

During the second round of negotiations for a global plastics treaty in Paris this week, diplomats have clashed over competing priorities — including the role of recycling and how to address toxic ...

Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme ...

As we continue the "Planet in Crisis: Solutions" series, we are now exploring the limitations imposed by the law, as well as the available alternatives to legally curb the plastic invasion. Since 2008 ...

The Europe healthcare rigid plastic packaging market is projected to grow steadily, driven by rising demand for protective, durable solutions that ensure product safety and shelf life. Enhanced ...

On the heels of global negotiations over a plastic waste treaty, Newsweek Environmental Sustainability and Governance Editor Jeff Young hosted a panel discussion on current efforts to reduce plastic ...

Costa Rica, considered one of the most eco-friendly countries in the world, has been grappling with the problem of plastic pollution for a long time. Though recycling seems to be the most obvious ...