Plastics are valued for their durability, but that quality also makes them difficult to break down. Tiny pieces of debris known as microplastics persist in soil, water and air and threaten ecosystems ...

A common, black yeast-like fungus may be the solution to uncontrollable plastic waste production, according to a German startup.

Now, a University of Delaware-led research team has developed a new type of catalyst that enhances conversion of plastic waste into liquid fuels more quickly and with fewer undesired byproducts than ...

A new study reveals packaging waste is the biggest source of plastic pollution in the high-biodiversity zone stretch of the Ganga river.

Two processors — thermoformer SAY Plastics and injection molder Intertech — share how investing in technology, engineering partnerships and continuous improvement helps them move from vendor to ...

The next steps in the plastics treaty remain unclear but some countries who favor a bolder deal are talking like they want to stick with the UN-led process.

As tiny pieces of plastic clog our oceans, natural meadows of seagrass are bundling up microplastics and spitting them back out onto beaches in the form of "Neptune balls".

The $8.3 million project includes expanding the facility to 137,000 square feet and increasing production capacity.

The long-lost console is being revived next February in cardboard and plastic form as a Switch accessory with Switch Online games.

Scientists found a catalyst that turns waste plastic waste into cleaner fuel much faster than before, making the process more efficient.