Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to linings to microplastic ...

With tailored, evidence-based policies, the U.S. can relieve the burden on local and municipal governments, communities, and ...

"Future research can build on these results." Scientists discover incredible way to make plastic materials nearly indestructible — and then completely disappear first appeared on The Cool Down.

Japanese scientists have developed a new type of plastic that’s strong at room temperature, but can be easily broken down on demand into its base components. In seawater, it starts to break down into ...

Last week’s report on California’s abysmal plastics recycling rates made it clear that the state, and individual citizens, need to do more to reduce the amount of the waste going into landfills, ...

Scientists have achieved an 80% conversion yield of a biodegradable plastic material from acetone and CO2, tackling the plastic waste crisis while moving toward carbon neutrality. Scientists have ...

Finally, since heat is the factor that triggers plastic release, avoid putting boiling liquids directly into plastic-lined ...

OXFORD, England — When you think of plastic, you might picture flimsy shopping bags or disposable water bottles. But there’s a special type of plastic that’s so tough it can stop bullets, replace worn ...

It’s no secret that plastic plays a major role in industries all over the world. It’s easy to see why, too. Plastic is incredibly versatile, affordable, and durable. However, plastic is also ...

Plastics have enormous potential in space. It can cost $5,000 or more per pound to launch an object into orbit, according to Nature Portfolio. A lightweight material, plastics could theoretically ...

Plastic is a term that refers to a set of materials that can be made from either natural or manufactured resources and can be used to make a variety of products. We look at the raw materials that are ...