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." The World Bank estimates ...

From flax that can be used in clothing and cars to robotic skimmers to stricter laws, determined researchers, activists and volunteers fight an industry intent on making more plastic.

Plastic pollution goes far beyond visible waste, affecting wildlife, human health, ecosystems, and the climate in complex ...

For more than two years, the UN member states have been trying to agree on a plastics treaty that includes globally binding measures against plastic pollution. In August, negotiations to reach an ...

How did toxic plastics become so pervasive? How do they endanger our health? And what can we do to address this crisis? Hear from Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics. How did toxic plastics become ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Recycling is one of the everyday actions people can take to help curb plastic waste, but the recycling industry still has room for ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...

Cincinnati — Greg Janson recycles plastics. That's what he does. But this doesn't mean he likes the conditions he sees every day in the industry. And the challenges facing the business call for a new ...

When hunting for the perfect shower curtain, you probably zero in on the right color to match your tiles, or the ideal height to drape just right over your tub. That part is easy and fun. Here's the ...

The weather forecast calls for freezing temperatures, and you don’t have a frost blanket handy. You spot an old roll of ...