Scientists at the plastic technology center AIMPLAS are working hard to decrease our reliance on plastic. The team is "addressing this issue through innovative technologies such as physicochemical ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." Every week, millions of ...

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers in Washington are exploring new ways to tackle the issue of plastic litter. This comes just weeks after the state imposed higher fees on plastic bags. Research from Washington ...

California milk cartons may lose their coveted recycling symbol, the one with the chasing arrows, potentially threatening the existence of the ubiquitous beverage containers. On August 19, a coalition ...

POINT LOMA (KGTV) — California shoppers are adjusting to a new reality at checkout counters across the state as plastic bags have been officially banned since January 1. The statewide prohibition, ...

Gerard Dooly works for the University of Limerick, Ireland. He receives funding under the BLUEPOINT project (EAPA_0035/2022), co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the Interreg ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Microplastics are a growing concern in marine environments. As they break down, the particles can become microscopic. Oregon State ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock The Coca-Cola Company has introduced new paper-based packaging in some of its European markets, but ...