California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies falsely claimed their products were recyclable. State Attorney General Rob ...

Microplastics have invaded your kitchen, and plastic utensils are to blame. While plastic utensils are often more affordable than the alternatives, they could also be leaking microplastics into your ...

In 1957, 92 percent of American children were potty-trained by 18 months of age. Four decades later, that number had dropped to just 4 percent. Why are we potty-training our children so much later ...

Using the quirky physics of plasma, this torch instantly converts mixed plastic waste into chemical compounds that can be recycled for other projects. Reading time 2 minutes Why sort plastic when you ...

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Waterline is an ongoing series that explores the solutions making rivers, waterways and ocean food chains healthier. It is funded by a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Hundreds of muddy ...

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ON. WTAE.COM. 1237 IS THE TIME ON THIS WEDNESDAY AND PITTSBURGH’S PLASTIC BAG BAN WAS IMPLEMENTED IN OCTOBER OF 2023 TO TACKLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS. IT HAS SPARKED BOTH PRAISE AND QUESTIONS ABOUT ...