Using crowdsourced data from shore cleanups, researchers found that areas that enacted plastic bag bans or fees had fewer ...

A new study from the University of Delaware and Columbia University looked at plastic bag bans and fees in jurisdictions ...

Lawmakers have responded. Since 2010, more than 100 countries have implemented partial or total bans or fees on plastic ...

An industry group that wants to improve the odds of successful curbside recycling for small plastic packaging like caps or ...

Plastics can be difficult to recycle. Could a recently discovered enzyme help? Neil and Beth discuss this and teach you some useful vocabulary. Plastic pollution is a problem we’ve discussed ...

The revolutionary Vera C. Rubin Observatory will unveil new insights about our universe—and you can catch a first look at a local event or online on Monday June 20, 2025 4:58 p.m. “Our Story ...

Global plastic sales hit $712 billion in 2023, with a growth forecast of 3.4% annually through 2028. ExxonMobil, a key player, expanded its propylene production, diversifying from oil to plastics.

Maddie and Triggs get creative as they try to remove a buzzy fly from their bedroom.