Are you protecting your child too much? Plastic wrap parenting may be making them mentally weak. Find out how!

Those who recycle in McLeod County may have a few more reasons to pat themselves on the back. McLeod County’s Penny Per Pound Program made $6,542 in local donations Tuesday. And compared to ...

A Colombian man who undertook plastic surgery has gone viral on social media after the  transformation got him looking about ...

When it comes to staying hydrated, the type of bottle you use can make a difference. Plastic and glass are the most common materials for water bottles, but each has its pros and cons when it comes to ...

Nearly every piece of plastic ever made still exists today. More than five trillion pieces of plastic are already in the oceans, and by 2050 there will be more plastic in the sea than fish ...

Did you know that fleece clothing is made out of recycled polyethylene terephthalate — or PET? That’s the fancy word for the material most plastic bottles are made out of, and it’s just one of many ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

He graduates with a deep appreciation for its role in helping the planet. Plastics Engineering major Molly Tecce and partners from the 3D Club leapt into action to make PPE when the pandemic struck.

Scientists seem to have rung the bells again to warn humanity of the perils of plastics the body. According to a recent study, researchers have found the presence of a spoon-sized amount of ...

The expanded space in Greenpoint includes a wall of plush hands (left), a pit of translucent white stars punctuated with ...

Most plastics are made from chemicals that come from petrol, gas or coal. They are made by heating these chemicals at a high temperature. When the plastic is soft it can be poured into a mould.

Over half of all plastics ever made were produced in the past 25 years, and production levels are estimated to double or triple again by 2050. And more production brings more waste. Less than 10% ...