Sunlight hits tiny particles of plastic floating in a clear water solution. Slowly, they begin to disappear, leaving behind a ...

Plastic is one of the most durable materials humans have ever made. That durability has made it indispensable in medicine, ...

Scientists have found a way to turn plastic into acetic acid using a source that's present in abundance.

In this world, plastic is the most stubborn waste. Normally, the plastic waste gets disposed of via municipal collection, ...

Not all plastics are equal — some types and colors are easier to recycle than others. For instance, black foam and black coffee lids, which are often made of polystyrene, usually end up in landfills ...

Hundreds of millions of tons of plastic are produced globally every year. New research shows how that waste can be turned ...