Last August, I learned of a new study that revealed that the human brains studied were nearly 0.5% plastic by weight. Let ...

The amount of plastic being recycled around the world is stagnant at less than 10% with most new plastic still made from ...

As brands roll back packaging pledges, recycled plastic is taking center stage — but at what cost? Here's why integrating ...

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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Around the world, plastics find their way into farm fields. Climate change makes agricultural plastic, already a necessity for many crops, even more unavoidable for some farmers. Meanwhile, research ...

In recent years, heart-rending images of dead or dying sea mammals and fish, their stomachs stuffed with plastic, have ...

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

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Ever wondered why plastic doesn't dry in the dishwasher? Turns out it has a lot to do with science and how plastic holds heat ...

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