Even products certified as "compostable" are causing headaches.
A deep dive into the petrochemical industry's proposals for the global plastics treaty.
Corporations sold Americans on the chasing arrows — while stripping the logo of its worth.
From human testicles to clouds, microplastics have infiltrated seemingly everything.
Recycling more of the copper, aluminum, and other minerals in our old electronics could reduce the need for mining.
A new report finds Amazon has reduced plastic packaging the most in countries with stringent regulations.
Amazon says its plastic packaging can be recycled. An investigation finds it usually isn’t.
A New York City bill to ban laundry pods is one of many proposed solutions to an environmental disaster.
"People realize quickly it’s easy to live without plastic bags."
Tons of discarded clothing from brands like Adidas, H&M, Ralph Lauren, and Zara went ablaze.
A new study has shown that microplastics can be found in mountain clouds, while also providing early evidence that they might possibly affect cloud formation.
The recall of almost 30,000 pounds of nugs is for 9 states including California, Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky.
Most U.S. chemical recycling facilities turn plastics into fuel to be burned.
The sweeping bill is unlikely to pass, but its components could still make an impact.
The restaurant's solution is apparently still plastic, but just less plastic with the spoon being swapped out for a smaller option and a reusable mixer.
Japanese scientists found microplastics in cloud water samples on top of two mountains in Japan. Nowhere is safe from plastic pollution.
The company has opted to not move forward with recycled bricks made from polyethylene terephthalate, or PET.
New research found that the eco-friendly "alternative" to plastic cups has adverse health effects on larvae.
Mice were exposed to microplastics in their drinking water, and those with higher exposures behaved erratically.
Thousands of pages from books and magazines were tossed on a Brooklyn sidewalk for four years, that is until local residents helped the NYPD catch the culprit.
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