Over the past decade, the term “circular economy” has entered the fashion industry lexicon, wherein materials are made to be reused and recycled by design. Yet we haven’t seen the same level ...

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim. By Julie Creswell ...

Takeout sushi trays, spatulas and other household goods made with recycled black plastic can sometimes contain potentially toxic flame retardants, a new study suggests. But don't rush to throw ...

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