Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

Scientists have discovered a way to convert widely used plastics into new materials with distinct properties that degrade ...

A Standard Test Method is a conclusive procedure that yields a test result. So as to achieve accurate and relevant test results, a standard test method is definite, unambiguous, and experimentally ...

Researchers have used a low-emissions method to harvest hydrogen and graphene from waste plastics. They say it not only solves environmental problems like plastic pollution and greenhouse gas ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — California water regulators approved the world’s first requirements for testing microplastics in drinking water sources — a key step towards regulating tiny fragments that are ...

A new testing initiative examining polypropylene bumper repair methods is moving into its next phase after early benchmarking ...

Single-use plastic might just be the most insane act of collective self-harm humanity commits every single day. Each year, the United Nations Environment Programme estimates that we discard a ...