Peer-reviewed research reveals that paper, glass, and metal alternatives typically consume more resources than plastic ...

Scientists have found a way to incorporate bacteria into plastic products that can completely break down the plastic after ...

Bamboo plastic sounds like a compelling eco-friendly material for a variety of applications, but its questionable durability and recyclability leave a lot to be desired. Researchers at Northeast ...

Scientists at Rice University and University of Houston have developed an innovative, scalable approach to engineer bacterial cellulose into high-strength, multifunctional materials. Using a spinning ...

A  study by the Plastics Forming Enterprises (PFE) sorted and characterized plastics materials found in the glass commodity stream from glass processing ...

Plastic recycling could become far more effective thanks to a new technique that restores the strength of damaged engineering ...

On August 7, 2026, Illinois enacted House Bill 4418, directing Illinois EPA to develop and incorporate best management practice requirements ...

The increasing sense of environmental responsibility of both consumers and companies has triggered a transition towards alternative materials which are perceived as more sustainable than plastics. A ...

Last month, the American Chemistry Council, a petrochemical industry trade group, sent out a newsletter highlighting a major new report on what it presented as a promising solution to the plastic ...

Look around you and you’ll struggle to find products that aren’t made with plastic. Since the 1950s, the malleable material has completely reshaped how we live and consume, offering convenience and ...