When you think about building a house, what materials come to mind? Brick, wood and metal all come to mind; there are also ...

MIT engineers turn plastic waste into strong building parts that could solve housing crisis and reduce environmental impact ...

One of the biggest challenges in recycling plastic is that there are several kinds of plastic that end up in our bins – and those variations in composition necessitate sorting out waste before ...

Two industry groups release reports on flexible plastic waste solutions targeting North America and European markets ...

You've probably been told your whole life that recycling saves the planet. Sort your plastics, rinse out that yogurt ...

A recycling expert shares six surprising things you should never recycle and also explains why you should avoid doing so.

The global advanced recycling market is projected to grow significantly, driven by regulatory mandates and corporate ...

Most people are aware that plastic waste is a problem. Almost all types of plastics that we use in our everyday lives are derived from fossil sources. When they end up in the environment, they cause ...

Live deployment of recycled plastic benches and infrastructure products highlights circular manufacturing at Plast ...

European nations voted Friday to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles, ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." A research team led by ...