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As HHS secretary, RFK Jr. has limited power to regulate how microplastics enter the food supply. He can also boost research ...

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Researchers have created a new plant-based material that could become a strong contender for a plastic replacement.

Analysis also finds that only 9% of the hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic produced ends up being recycled.

Unlike previous methods that relied on coagulants or additives, this process allows the material to dry into shape naturally, ...

Manufacturers scramble to meet government's EPR mandate for recycled PET, while EcoEx facilitates buying plastic EPR credit ...