Andrea Bassetti of ICIS unpacks trade shifts, recycling policy gaps, and the future of plastics in North America.

Scientists developed a new method for breaking down one of the most common plastics to a byproduct that can be upcycled into ...

and we only recycle 5 percent of those plastics,” said Northwestern’s Yosi Kratish, the study’s co-corresponding author.

A team of chemists has recently introduced an eco-friendly, solvent-free approach to recycling plastic by using moisture ...

In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.

Chinese containers and clamshells: This is another type of container that ... Your food is often delivered in plastic bags, but they aren't recyclable and can cause serious harm to your ...

BioLife Plasma Services has invested $4 million to expand its Hoover, Ala. testing lab by 1,750 square feet and acquire equipment to recycle biohazardous waste more efficiently.

Customers can recycle many types of paper, metal and plastic products in their regular blue bins. Each company also offers recycling for batteries, paint cans, spray cans and ceramic dishware and ...