The amount of plastic rubbish found on beaches in the UK has increased by nearly 10%, according to new findings. The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) said more than 15,000 volunteers picked up ...

Lummus Technology, LLC provided the funding for research on plastic waste pyrolysis oils at UT Arlington. Alexander Kaplitz does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any ...

This is especially true when those “matters” have the power to determine business risks or give you a competitive edge, such as plastic regulation. The world has been waiting for a global ...

This sturdy and durable bag is crafted from sustainable EcoCraft Canvas (a.k.a. 33 recycled plastic bottles) and repurposed vegan leather. Because it’s durable, waterproof, and stain-repellent ...

Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar ...

A study published in the Genomic Press earlier this month states how plastic water bottles are the “biggest source [for microplastics] by far.” Therefore, should one make the switch from ...

University of Portsmouth provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year … from our mouths.

The new technique is safer, cheaper, and more sustainable. In a groundbreaking development that could help address the global plastic crisis, scientists have unveiled a new method to break down ...

New process converts PET plastic into monomer building blocks, which can be recycled into new PET products or upcycled into higher value materials. In experiments, method recovered 94% of monomers ...

A plastic is a material made from synthetic or semi-synthetic compounds that is malleable (capable of changing its shape). Most plastics on the market are entirely synthetic and are commonly derived ...

Who invented Christmas? Historian Lucy Worsley traces the roots of Christmas by exploring the Anglo-Saxon tradition, wassailing where people sing to the apple trees to celebrate the winter ...