Analysis also finds that only 9% of the hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic produced ends up being recycled.

Finnish sustainable materials startup Fiberdom has raised €3.5m ($3.7m) in funding to advance its plastic-free, circular ...

Unlike previous methods that relied on coagulants or additives, this process allows the material to dry into shape naturally, ...

Researchers have created a new plant-based material that could become a strong contender for a plastic replacement.

Only 9.5% of the world’s plastic produced in 2022 came from recycled materials, a study shows (Owen Humphreys/PA) Less than a tenth of the 400 million tonnes of plastic produced around the world ...

A reaction between the two ingredients forms “salt bridges” between the molecules that make the material strong and flexible, like conventional plastic. However, when they’re soaked in ...

Last August, I learned of a new study that revealed that the human brains studied were nearly 0.5% plastic by weight. Let ...

Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers – similar to the plastic material used in car tyres. If you find that thought slightly unsettling, you are not alone.

Johnsonville is recalling some cheddar bratwurst packages that include five pieces of sausage and the package code B9FOD. The ...

Supramolecular materials that fully degrade when soaked in saltwater have the potential to help address the microplastics pollution crisis. Artistic rendering of the new plastic. Cross linked salt ...

When selecting the best materials, consider factors like rot resistance, treatment for food safety and potential for shifting or cracking. New, durable-plastic raised bed options are emerging, ...