In reworking the connections within plastic materials, researchers are studying how plant-based compounds could eventually ...

"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.

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, ...

We’re ditching plastic for non-toxic wood, metal, and composites.

We're surrounded by plastics and other synthetic chemicals. Are you aware of these less obvious sources?

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

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 ...

The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless ...

Researchers warn that plastic production and emissions are driving a rising global health burden, measured in millions of lost healthy years.

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 ...

Last week’s report on California’s abysmal plastics recycling rates made it clear that the state, and individual citizens, ...