More than 400 million metric tons of plastic is produced annually, and only a small fraction is recycled. The rest ends up in landfills, or leaks into the natural environment, which is impacting ...

(Bloomberg) — As soon as Carolyn Armstrong started looking for plastic in her life, she realized it was absolutely everywhere. There are the plastic water bottles and straws, of course, but also ...

Dear Eartha, I’m trying to cut down on my plastic use, but shopping at the grocery store is challenging. What tips do you have? You are correct – forgoing plastic can be a real pain. Fortunately, some ...

SINGAPORE—The advent of the food-delivery app has left a bad taste in the mouths of governments, environmentalists and others left wondering how to cope with the mountains of plastic waste produced in ...

I made a super lightweight table or desk that weighs less than 19lbs. I used 25mm polycarbonate panels that are typically used for greenhouses. I cut and shaped the panels with basic wood working ...

Most plastic labeled recyclable isn’t actually recycled. Instead, it usually ends up in landfills or as litter, breaking down into micro and nanoplastics that pollute oceans, soils, and food chains.