An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit. But they still say ...

Current recyclable plastics do not break down in water, and some plastic waste can take over 500 years to decompose. In contrast, this new plastic alternative decomposes much more quickly ...

That black plastic spatula in your kitchen drawer? It may be time to toss it. Recently, there’s been lots of buzz about the dangers of cooking with black plastic utensils — think spoons ...

A new study detected dangerous chemicals in a variety of household items. But experts say the health risks aren’t clear-cut. Credit...Tonje Thilesen for The New York Times Supported by By Emily ...

A rising tide of plastic waste is choking our oceans, threatening fragile ecosystems and killing sea life. While plastic has revolutionised our way of life since it was invented in the 1950s, the ...

DecaBDE has been found in black plastic kitchen utensils, takeout containers, grocery meat and produce trays, and children’s toys that have been recycled from electronic waste such as old ...

The Global Medical Polyoxymethylene (POM) Market, valued at approximately USD 110.30 million in 2022, is projected to grow at a CAGR of over 6.5% from 2023 to 2030. This market focuses on the ...

We don’t often think of our clothing as plastic, but much of it is. Polyester, nylon, acrylic and other synthetic fibers are commonplace in the blended fabrics we wear every day. As a result, textiles ...

Plastic pollution is a growing problem in Japan, prompting cleanup efforts to recover plastic litter from water bodies. However, research on recovery rates from different river basins remains limited.