Tiny nanoplastic fragments present in soil can make their way into the edible parts of vegetables, research has found.

Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic.

Unlike metals, which can corrode inside the body, this plastic is biocompatible—meaning human tissue tolerates it. That makes ...

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AUSTIN, Texas, June 16 (Reuters) - Could baby poop and fungi work together to tackle landfill waste? That's the idea behind a new product launched by an Austin, Texas-based startup that sells ...

Everyday items like car tires, plastic bags and foam cushions come from materials called polymers that can take years to ...

Could your trusty black spatula be trying to poison you, as some alarmist headlines fueled by a lawsuit and some dodgy science claim? Before you go Marie Kondo-ing your utensil drawer, let’s dig into ...