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Chemists design biodegradable plastics inspired by nature, programming polymers to stay durable in use and break down safely ...

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Sunlight makes microplastics leak hidden chemicals into water, creating pollution that spreads far beyond plastic pieces.

The bar is low, according to a new study, less than three sugar cubes worth could kill birds like Atlantic puffins, for ...

A new law is closing what some officials have called a loophole in California’s plastic bag ban. Senate Bill 1053 was passed ...

A technology using bubbles —to clean up plastic pollution in waterways could be making its United States debut at the Grand ...