The overconsumption of plastics has been a growing concern throughout the United States and the rest of the world for years. In 2024, there was a record number of Google searches for "microplastic" ...

Substituting plastics with alternative materials is likely to result in increased GHG emissions, according to research from the University of Sheffield. The study by Dr. Fanran Meng from Sheffield's ...

"Future research can build on these results." Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any ...

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Report warns plastics in construction harm health and climate. Minnesota tribe promote alternatives. McKnight Foundation eliminates vinyl in new LEED Gold HQ. Minnesota entities are at the forefront ...

As governments impose limits on plastic food packaging, climate-friendlier alternatives are in the works. Here are some that might be coming to a grocery store near you. By Kim Severson If it seems ...

Alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics are emerging, made from everything from banana leaves to tomato skins, especially for food packaging. But questions remain about how biodegradable and ...

Plastics like nylon and polyester are ideal materials for making dental care products because they’re easily moldable, durable, hygienic and relatively cheap. But just like plastic cutting boards, ...

Sophia Garcia’s favorite thing about Cal football games is talking trash — literally. The UC Berkeley sophomore works on the Cal Zero Waste staff, which launched an effort to swap out single-use cups ...