A plastic drinks bottle is one of the most "recyclable" objects in the modern waste stream. It is lightweight and collected ...

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Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

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A new solar-driven method transforms plastic waste and microplastics into acetic acid, turning pollution into a valuable chemical.

Lawsuits and investigations across the country are exposing vulnerabilities in California's landmark single-use plastic law.

Black plastic kitchenware may leach toxic chemicals, raising health concerns about daily food exposure, according to a new study.

Is it okay to store food in plastic bags in your freezer? Which foods have a lot of microplastics? This is what I tell my patients.