Learn more about the microbes that consume plastic and how they could one day help clean up our ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Just six pieces of rubber smaller than a pea can be fatal to seabirds, new research shows, revealing shockingly ...

Researchers found a way to turn plastic waste into the main ingredient in vinegar using sunlight and a simple iron based material.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plastic permeates human life — and bodies. Dr. Christopher Hine, principal investigator in Cleveland Clinic's Christopher Hine ...

Plastic containers are great for storing food, but they don’t last forever. Experts warn that scratches, stains, and damage can trap bacteria and release microplastics. If a container is smelly, ...

Plastic pollution remains one of the world’s most challenging environmental problems. Plastic pollution has been found ...

Leaders from around the world have gathered in Busan, South Korea this week in hopes of finally striking a global treaty to reduce the world’s growing level of plastic pollution. Negotiations began ...

Eating meals stored in plastic takeout containers may sharply elevate the likelihood of developing congestive heart failure, according to new research. Researchers found that frequent consumption of ...

From lunch boxes to water bottles, plastic containers make life convenient. They're easy to carry, inexpensive, and all over the place. However, they might subject you to chemicals, even though ...

Traditional asphalt is made from a mix of stones, sand and a petroleum-based binder called bitumen, which holds everything together. In my research team’s process, we replace a ...