We’ve managed to accumulate so much plastic trash that it’s daunting to think about what could be done with the tons upon tons of nonbiodegradable waste. And as much as we are trying to scale back our ...

In a landfill, a plastic bottle can take more than a thousand years to break down. But a new process can transform polyethylene plastic in days, using bacteria to eat the waste and then turn it into a ...

We’ve managed to accumulate so much plastic trash that it’s daunting to think about what could be done with the tons upon tons of nonbiodegradable waste. And as much as we are trying to scale back our ...

P lastics are easy to throw out but hard to get rid of. Unlike biodegradable materials, bacteria and fungi haven’t evolved ...

That’s the conclusion of a new analysis from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), which says that if America dominates the coming advanced recycling industry the same way it has dominated technology, ...

Plastic pollution is often hidden in plain sight – behind positive “eco” or “recyclable” labels, within supply chains and ...

Did you know that at least three in every five schoolchildren have no desk or chair, but plastic waste could be part of the solutions to lift these learners off the dusty floors? Our contributor ...

The Lorain County Solid Waste Management District will begin accepting plastic grocery bags on Nov. 15 at the Lorain County ...

Focused on education instead of punishment, the inspectors place either “oops” tags on bins that contain improper materials ...

Lettuce, spinach, kale and other greens are often sold in sealed plastic bags or clamshells, which are designed to keep them ...