The Metro regional government is scrutinizing the work of a prominent Portland disposal company it hired to sustainably ...

That plastic bottle you throw away. In Lamu, it could end up as a dining table or chair. The Flipflopi project has recycled 400 tonnes of waste into hand-carved furniture, and they’re ...

Plastic pollution is more than just trash on the beach. Marine plastic waste releases PFAS and heavy metals into the water of small freshwater lakes and ponds, at levels exceeding the threshold limits ...

A new solar-driven method transforms plastic waste and microplastics into acetic acid, turning pollution into a valuable chemical.

Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem hazard? Patricia S., via email. Since 2001, the world has gener ...

Every year, over 100 billion nitrile rubber gloves are produced. They are made from synthetic polymers—a material chemically related to plastic and derived from crude oil. The vast majority is used in ...

Lawsuits and investigations across the country are exposing vulnerabilities in California's landmark single-use plastic law.

Everyday items like clothing, plastics and packaging can last centuries. Here’s how long they tend to breakdown and why ...

A Monmouth County woman and Clean Water Action are fighting against single-use plastic pollution across New Jersey. Here's how.

Waste Management has officially unveiled its new $90 million, 127,000-square-foot recycling facility in west Pembroke Pines. The plant is designed to recycle 275,000 tons of material each year at a ...

Digital watermarking and AI boost flexible plastic sorting while EPR policies fund infrastructure to overcome recycling challenges ...