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New research tallies the hidden health, environmental and economic impacts of litter — and why upstream fixes matter.

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no ...

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Scientists invent process that converts plastic bottles into paracetamol, which is a common drugstore painkiller used in ...

In addition, the report revealed that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are likely to increase. Plastic-related GHG emissions are expected to surge by 58%, to 4.2 gigatons of carbon dioxide equivalent ...

Vietnamese plant uses Niutech technology to convert waste plastic into oil, demonstrating efficiency and environmental ...

A recent Washington State University study suggests Villella may not be alone. While the cost of a reusable plastic bag will increase by 4 cents in the new year, the study calls into question the ...

Discover which countries are responsible for the most plastic waste that ends up on beaches and coasts around the world Take a walk along any beach in the world and you’re likely to find some sort of ...