Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic are projected to accumulate in the environment by 2050. Enzymatic and ...

A study published in the Genomic Press earlier this month states how plastic water bottles are the “biggest source [for ...

"Shift into Gear," a new report from SAP and Earth Action, is inciting companies to start preparing now to meet global plastics legislation.

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Discover the most common ways plastic surgery goes wrong, from unrealistic expectations to serious complications, and how to ...

University of Kansas study finds BPA in plastic containers may trigger migraines. Learn how this common chemical affects your ...

Isabel Cristina Gámez and Oscar Andrés Méndez have developed a novel system that repurposes shampoo bottles and food packaging into a modular system far cheaper than traditional construction.

As a big-wave surfer, the Brazilian adrenaline junkie set records at the highest surf break on Earth. She’s still committed to the ocean—now, though, she’s dedicating herself to helping keep it clean ...

In this episode of Saving Our Seas, we dive into a compounding catastrophe, along the California coastline, and all across ...

Meg Ryan's recent appearance at the 96th Academy Awards has ignited widespread discussion, with many questioning whether the beloved rom-com icon has taken cosmetic enhancements to ...

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

The bill would place limits on single-use plastics at restaurants and hotels and ban thicker plastic bags at stores and ...