Less visible is the disruption cascading through another part of the fossil fuel–based economy: plastic production. Before ...

Researchers at the University of Bayreuth have discovered a new class of polymers as part of the work carried out within the ...

Two University of Delaware students from completely different backgrounds recently found common ground in a simple question: ...

Plastic has become one of the defining materials of modern civilization, and it turns out that extends well beyond our ...

Odor and safety risks in post-consumer plastics arise from diverse contaminants and degradation products, complicating ...

A study investigating microplastics (MPs) and nanoplastics (NPs) in agricultural settings has found they reduced plant growth ...

Each year over 400 million tons of plastic waste enter our oceans, soil, and landfills, where it can persist for centuries. Rutgers researchers have unlocked a molecular secret: plastic that can ...

As the crisis in the Middle East continues, much of the public focus has been on fuel prices and the cost of living. But ...

A clinical trial investigating levels of plastic chemicals in the human body has found that a low-plastic diet could be a ...

Inspired by the production of natural fibers and adhesives by mussels and mistletoe, a research team from McGill University ...

After weeks of nail-biting in Gaylord, longtime auto supplier Mayfair Plastics has a new owner and a future that, at least on ...