Since the first synthetic plastic was invented in 1907, an explosion in the world’s population and increased consumerism over the last century have led to a massive demand for — and the production of ...

Reducing plastic use this year should be on everyone’s radar, although it won’t be easy. According to the United Nations, ...

We speak with former EPA regional administrator Judith Enck about her new book, The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet Before It’s Too Late. “Scientists have found ...

As the planet drowns in plastic waste, companies are devising bizarre alternatives, including stretchy seaweed, reverse vending machines and bamboo utensils, to save us all. Plastic waste often does ...

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Heating or storing food in plastic containers can cause chemicals to seep into your meals Plastic use is ubiquitous; from food containers to beauty products. However, research shows they may be doing ...

Yes, paper straws suck. Rather than bring back plastic ones, let’s avoid single-use items When US President Donald Trump ordered federal agencies to return to plastic straws, claiming the paper ...

Twice a day, sirens sound at Cambodia's Chip Mong Insee cement kiln, warning limestone will soon be blasted from the karst mountain that overlooks the sprawling industrial site. White smoke billows ...