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

"We should adapt as necessary to meet the changing needs of the community." Government official proposes new waste disposal ...

The new complex spans two buildings that can separate, grind down and sanitize plastic waste and then shape it into ...

A team of scientists with Professor Tobin J. Marks broke down plastic using a simple, inexpensive catalyst and air.

Gov. Gavin Newsom cited a desire to minimize costs to small businesses when he hit redo on the recycling rules earlier this ...

The European Union's plastic recycling industry is at a breaking point, the trade group Plastics Recyclers Europe warns in a ...

The organization is urging EU policymakers to take a “fast and strong” political stance by introducing effective import ...

When you put plastic packaging into your recycling bin, it might be a surprise to learn that the least likely thing to happen ...

What happens to all the plastic waste we throw away? Delhi’s Mohd Suhail found a way to give it new life. Through his company ...