The plastic bottles used to construct the walls had been rejected for recycling. Recycling has become ... said of the proof-of-concept house. "But we will gain in knowledge from this first build." ...

Melting, the traditional way of recycling plastic, degrades the material. Scientists make groundbreaking discovery that could ...

Researchers are using air moisture to combat plastic pollution. This new technique efficiently breaks down PET plastics.

Black plastic containers: These are another popular choice for restaurants, and while they are often made from recycled materials -- making them at least somewhat eco-friendly -- they can't be ...