Each year, more than 20 million tons of polystyrene, or Styrofoam, accumulate on earth. It’s on your take-out container, food packaging, and shipping packing that cushions your latest online purchase.

This year, on International Coastal Cleanup Day last Saturday, volunteers around the world participated in the annual event by collecting and recording trash, cleaning up local beaches and producing ...

PHOENIX — Amid global climate change and a chronic shortage of affordable housing, local construction companies and nonprofits are taking innovative steps to make homes more energy efficient and ...

Bacterial Cellulose Supermaterials Break Strength Barriers Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have ...

Now, in the height of football season, a common tailgating item is being banned in New York. Disposable, polystyrene foam coolers will no longer be allowed in the state as of Jan. 1, 2026. As Syracuse ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. One of the biggest concerns for most home gardeners is keeping their plots clear of weeds. Any undesirable plant growing in your backyard ...

A leading innovator in foaming technology and co-inventor of MuCell processing, Chul Park has been named to the Plastics Hall of Fame. Park is a professor at the University of Toronto, where he has ...

A judge in Idaho has blocked the release of graphic images from the home where Bryan Kohberger murdered four college students. Second District Judge Megan Marshall issued the ruling Wednesday, writing ...

MIAMI — Starbucks launched new sugar-free protein cold foam drink options nationwide on Monday. The lattes are made with protein-boosted milk, and protein-rich cold foam is available for $2 more. “Our ...

Mastering recycling in 2025 means understanding what actually belongs in your bin. Takeout containers might look recyclable, but appearances can be deceiving -- many should either be reused, if ...