California has hailed itself as a leader in single-use plastic reduction and legislation. But a scuttling of its pioneering ...

Plastic food containers are convenient, but they're not right for every type of food. Learn which foods you shouldn't store in plastic containers, and the best alternatives to use instead.

Plastic is everywhere in modern society. While it has paved the way for enormous progress, the pollution it leaves behind is ...

Over the last 20 years, scientists have come to recognize microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) as a growing form of ...

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Plastic pollution is not just in oceans and soil. Scientists have now found enormous amounts of microscopic plastic floating ...

A new study analyzed atmospheric concentrations of microplastics and nanoplastics, and found that there are likely two to ...

So far, recycling efforts haven't lived up to the hype, with only about 9% of plastic items getting recycled. An estimated 12 ...

At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted ...

A new Curtin University-led study has shed new light on the widespread number of households in developing countries burning ...

Released last year, Ninja's Crispi Pro air fryer also seems to be a bid for the PFAS-free air fryer market with its glass ...