Globally, we’re producing around 400 million metric tons of plastic each year. Nearly half of that is single-use: everything from cutlery and clamshell cases to plates and produce bags. Life is so ...

Dishwasher pods sometimes get lumped into the same category as microplastics, but technically they’re different. The pods—used for laundry as well—are wrapped in a type of plastic called polyvinyl ...

Researchers have developed another way to deal with plastic waste, and the one-step process turns it into fuel. The low-energy method involves low temperatures and produces gasoline, chemical raw ...

PISCATAWAY, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every year, eight million tons of plastic waste fill the world's oceans 1, and the pollution of the oceans by plastic waste alone has increased tenfold ...

We're surrounded by plastics and other synthetic chemicals. Are you aware of these less obvious sources? Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to ...

Hot coffee may contain more microplastics than you think. Heat, pressure, and daily use can cause plastic parts inside coffee makers — even BPA-free ones — ...

In 2023, we rolled out a multi-year development plan code-named Sugar Ray. The plan resulted in the redesign of our large format Ready To Use bottles for 30 products, including Ortho Home Defense, Bug ...

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, especially as questions about microplastics continue to grow.

Plastic bag bans and fees have spread across the United States, and new research show they're doing a good job at cutting down on litter, although some rules work better than others. In places where ...