In this insightful video, we dive into the fascinating process of how asphalt is made from crude oil, an essential material for constructing the roads and highways that connect the world. From the ...

Petrochemicals derived from oil and natural gas are used in more than 6,000 everyday products. From foods to beauty care products, here are 10 things you probably didn't know were made from oil.

Arizona State University is working on a study with Minnesota-based company Cargill to see how its product Priamine could be ...

A researcher has identified a surprising source of plastic pollution: chewing gum. In an essay for The Conversation, microplastics expert David Jones of the UK's University of Portsmouth revealed ...

Yet from the early days of recycling, plastic-makers, including oil and gas companies, knew that it wasn't a viable solution to deal with increasing amounts of waste, according to documents ...

Plastic manufacturing also has a significant impact on our climate. Because most plastics are made from petrochemicals, their manufacture emits greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.