In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.

About 100 million metric tons of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), one of the world's most commonly used plastics, are ...

Northwestern University researchers have unveiled a groundbreaking method for plastic recycling that promises to ...

Plastics are everywhere, shaping industries with their durability, low cost, and lightweight properties. Over the last seven ...

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

Packaging solutions provider Berry Global has provided customised plastic packaging for cleaning product manufacturer Vamoosh ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have discovered a simple, eco-friendly way to break down plastic using just air ...

Current methods to recycle plastics often use expensive catalysts, harsh conditions and produce toxic byproducts. New process ...

Researchers are using air moisture to combat plastic pollution. This new technique efficiently breaks down PET plastics.

A start-up created by Cal Poly students helps reduce the consumption of single-use plastics. Now, the young company is ...