Chinese plastics factories that depend on a gas they mainly import from the US are contending with the prospect of shutdowns ...

Despite an escalating trade war, the U.S. remains dependent on China for key imports, including electric vehicle (EV) ...

Plastic pollution is one of the most obvious and long-lasting of the major environmental concerns, and because of the scope ...

As plastic waste infiltrates every corner of the planet, scientists have discovered that some animals are evolving to survive ...

Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to make biodegradable packaging stronger while using less energy in the process ...

A new study from Tsinghua University highlights the widening gap between plastic production and recycling, with global recycling rates stagnating at just 9 percent.

Starch-based biodegradable plastics may cause organ damage and metabolic issues, raising concerns about their safety despite ...

Plastic Reboot is the first initiative at this scale aimed at addressing plastic pollution through upstream solutions in key ...

Limiting PPE to N95 respirators was linked to a 1-year savings of 440,532 gowns, 398,681 kilograms (kg; 878,942 pounds) of ...

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) met for its 83rd session in person at IMO Headquarters in London from ...

When 2025 began, packaging experts agreed that the number one trend in their industry this year would be sustainable ...

By 2021 annual production had roughly doubled, with the trade in plastics (and goods containing it) estimated to be worth ...