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

A team of scientists with Professor Tobin J. Marks broke down plastic using a simple, inexpensive catalyst and air.

Plastic cutting boards are good for preventing knife damage compared to others but there is actually a detrimental reason to ...

Hospitals around the world generate millions of tons of plastic waste annually. Much of this waste comes from single-use ...

A bill in Olympia would make Washington’s recycling system transparent, accessible to more people, and cut out plastic and ...

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

Lawmakers can curb this onslaught in Washington. Since 2023, Rep. Liz Berry, D-Seattle, has championed reforming the state’s recycling system to both cut down on waste and drive rates of recycling ...