Managing plastic has become one of the most pressing environmental issues of our times. And the theme of this year’s World Environment Day, Beat Plastic Pollution, has reiterated this crisis ...

Discover how plastic pollution threatens both the planet and human health this World Environment Day 2025, and what urgent action global leaders are calling for.

Collecting and reusing plastic has become an urgent, critical undertaking as it helps address the worldwide problem of mounting plastic waste.

A Pennsylvania state senator is pushing to outlaw single-use plastic bags at retail stores across the entire commonwealth.

A new ocean-dissolvable plastic from Japan breaks down overnight with no microplastics left behind – safe, strong, and eco-friendly innovation for the future.

Pyrolysis breaks down plastic and generates potentially useful oil − but it’s not a silver bullet for the planet.

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New research links plastic takeout containers to a higher risk of developing heart disease. Here’s what could be behind this, plus how concerned you should be.

Trump signed an Executive Order to end the use of paper straws. Here’s what to know about the history of plastic straws.

A recent study found black plastic kitchen tools had high levels of toxins - but researchers admit they overestimated the risk.

Loctite is a popular super glue brand, but can the adhesive be used to repair plastic items? The answer is yes, but there're some things you should know.

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