Wildlife organisations have said it is a race against time to clear plastic pellets from beaches which are thought to have ...

In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.

"Shift into Gear," a new report from SAP and Earth Action, is inciting companies to start preparing now to meet global ...

Spring is dawning in the northern hemisphere, where most of the planet’s green land is situated. Trees are unfurling leaves ...

Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic ...

Dear Cindy: Merchant research groups have proven it over and again: Customers who shop with plastic spend about 30% more than ...

Microplastics, according to Harvard Medicine, are tiny particles that break off of plastic as it degrades. And while more ...

Janine Avanti thought the lump in her neck was benign — until her plastic surgeon thought the sticky mass looked malignant.

Discover the most common ways plastic surgery goes wrong, from unrealistic expectations to serious complications, and how to ...

University of Kansas study finds BPA in plastic containers may trigger migraines. Learn how this common chemical affects your ...

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

The bill would place limits on single-use plastics at restaurants and hotels and ban thicker plastic bags at stores and ...