EDINBURGH, Scotland — Every year, 24 million tons of plastic bottles are thrown away worldwide. But what if those discarded water bottles could save lives instead of choking our planet? Scientists ...

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 ...

Plastics from food packaging are being found in human bloodstreams. Heating food in plastic containers increases the transfer of plastics and harmful chemicals. Consumers can reduce their exposure by ...

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...

A bigger role from Washington in areas like chemical recycling policy and extended producer responsibility could lead to ...