A biohybrid hand which can move objects and make a scissor gesture has been created. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown muscle tissue bundled into sushilike rolls to give the fingers ...

SB54 put an end to polystyrene — which had low recycling rates and high levels of pollution — in California. But the plastic ...

Single use plastics have been an environmental issue for a while now. While plastic makes many aspects of life easier, it is also hard to dispose of, and after a single use many times ends up ...

It is therefore the policy of the United States to end the use of paper straws,” the action says. Here’s what it means for NC ...

Plastic storage containers are a great tool for organizing basements, attics, and even garage spaces, because they can stack and store with ease.

One of the biggest recycling misconceptions is assuming the recycling facility can easily separate items placed in the bin, says Jay Simmons, packaging product development manager from North Pacific ...

New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act ...

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to abandon "nonfunctional" paper straws and shift the US back to ...

Jacobus and Nuñez say reusable straws are the best for the environment and the bottom line, but they’re unrealistic for large institutions like museums, national parks and hospitals. And while Trump’s ...

Microplastics are everywhere, including your home. Thankfully, there are things you can do to minimize your microplastic ...

A biohybrid hand which can move objects and do a scissor gesture has been built by a team at the University of Tokyo and Waseda University in Japan. The researchers used thin strings of lab-grown ...

What to know about the larger fight over single-use plastics after Trump's executive order against paper straws.