Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, ...

According to the official OECD estimates on global plastic pollution, out of all the plastic waste generated per annum, only 9% is recycled. The rest contaminates water bodies, soil, the air we ...

NexTrex is a nationwide material sourcing initiative for Trex, a Virginia-based manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railing and one of the largest recyclers of polyethylene (PE) plastic film ...

Plastic bags have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, appearing in grocery stores, retail shops, and households worldwide. Introduced in the 1960s, their convenience quickly made them a staple ...

In celebration of International Zero Waste Month, the Philippine Reuse Consortium, the Philippine Chapter of the Asia Reuse ...

Carbon dioxide levels keep climbing, even after years of promises to cut emissions. At the same time, plastic waste pours ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water ...

Every experiment produces results—and byproducts. Plastics, solvents, and energy use add up quickly in research settings, but a growing number of laboratories are showing that waste doesn’t have to be ...

Companies should be required to reclaim, recycle and reuse their commercial packaging and plastic, says the national peak for ...

Medical centres are established to treat diseases and serve humanity, yet the plastic pollution generated by these same institutions is becoming a silent threat to both the environment and public ...