Less visible is the disruption cascading through another part of the fossil fuel–based economy: plastic production. Before ...

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the ...

Plastic has become one of the defining materials of modern civilization, and it turns out that extends well beyond our ...

Each year over 400 million tons of plastic waste enter our oceans, soil, and landfills, where it can persist for centuries. Rutgers researchers have unlocked a molecular secret: plastic that can ...

Two University of Delaware students from completely different backgrounds recently found common ground in a simple question: ...

Inspired by the production of natural fibers and adhesives by mussels and mistletoe, a research team from McGill University ...

A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth ...

Odor and safety risks in post-consumer plastics arise from diverse contaminants and degradation products, complicating ...

The deal expands Curbell's reach across western US and broadens customer portfolio, including in the medical, aerospace, and ...

A new process to recycle existing plastics indefinitely and reduce the flood of plastics into landfills is being developed by scientists at the University of California, Berkeley. From sandwich bags ...