Researchers are investigating the possibility of creating food packaging from cellulose composites

"Packaging represents about half of all plastics produced, and single-use plastic items make up the majority of what is found on beaches," professor says

A new project aims to turn shrimp shells, which are a part of Egypt's waste problem into part of the solution

Study inventories movement of plastic and microplastic debris throughout lake system

The researchers say the findings could be used to develop appropriate policies to protect infants from exposure to potentially toxic chemicals found in teethers

Marine plastic debris is an olfactory trap for seabirds

There are multiple benefits to wrapping food in plastic, but they come at a cost

Thomas Nosker created the synthetic lumber—made from recycled plastic bottles, coffee cups and other plastics—used in bridges, railway ties, docks and picnic tables

Coating to make soap pour cleanly out of plastic bottles, reduce waste and frustration

Approach tackles most commonly used synthetic plastic