A 2016 report by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation claimed that by 2050 there would be 850 tons of plastic in the oceans and ...

Plastics are everywhere—from your phone case to the containers holding your food. They're cheap, light, and strong, which ...

Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end up in the environment.

Irradiation can also complement and enhance traditional recycling methods. When combined with a chemical recycling method ...

Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 1.33 billion pounds of plastic waste entering the world's oceans and ...

Scientists use satellite data to find ocean zones where trash naturally gathers for easier, faster, and cleaner clean-up.

Recycling remains one of the most viable strategies for managing plastic waste, yet traditional methods face several ...

WASHINGTON — By 2030 Coca-Cola products will account for an estimated 602,000 metric tons of plastic waste entering the world ...

In August, the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) will meet in Geneva for what could be the last chance to force a ...

Plastic waste is increasingly causing problems for fishers. Fishnets bring up bottles, propellers get tangled in bags, water ...

pyrolysis could reduce the amount of plastic waste pollution that ends up in landfills and oceans. Additionally, converting plastic waste into usable products could help lower the production demand ...