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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As good citizens, we diligently fill the recycling bins provided by our local authorities with all manner of plastic trays, boxes, bottles and bags. But as these bins fill up quicker and quicker each ...

It’s been 10 years since California became the first state to ban single-use plastic bags and in that time, plastic bag waste has increased by 47%. What happened? Let’s dig into this recent article ...

With 430 million tons of plastic waste generated annually and less than 10% of it recycled, the plastic crisis is out of control. Thankfully, HIRO Technologies is creating a new path forward, powered ...

Imagine a world where the air is clean, the water is pure, and wildlife thrives in natural habitats untouched by human waste. Now, imagine the reality, especially as we approach World Conservation Day ...

Just for a minute, think about how much of the plastic you use today will end up as trash. Drink bottles? Grocery bags? Food wrappers? If you live in the United States, it’ll probably add up to about ...

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

Couldn’t we use bacteria to break down plastic in the environment so it isn’t such an ecosystem hazard? Patricia S., via email. Since 2001, the world has gener ...

A major portion of ocean plastic comes from the fishing industry. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch exemplifies this, as nearly half of the floating island of waste is composed of ghost gear. Up to a ...

As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday for a global accord to end plastic pollution, an artist heaped piles of plastic waste onto a large sculpture in front of the United Nations office ...

Researchers found a way to turn plastic waste into the main ingredient in vinegar using sunlight and a simple iron based material.