From balloons to wrapping paper, everyone tends to produce more waste this time of year. We asked two scientists for tips on how to be more mindful of the environment when celebrating the holidays.

Researchers have advanced their knowledge in developing plant biomass-derived polymers that can be used as plastic alternatives, potentially reducing plastic waste and promoting a circular economy. A ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: u/TrashFish_cle / Reddit In a viral Reddit post, one user has declared war. While their enemy may be small, they are ...

If you're focusing on your health this year, plate of microplastics might not be the first thing you think about when cooking. But these tiny plastic particles are everywhere -- in our water, in the ...

Many fast food favorites have what health experts consider dangerously high levels of phthalates, toxic plastic chemicals that leech into food products. From Taco Bell, McDonald's and Chick-fil-A to ...

It’s probably a good idea for all of us to stop using plastic in the kitchen, but it feels especially important for the youngest among us to avoid it wherever possible. While silicone is the material ...

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (MARA) recently approved 37 genetically modified (GM) corn varieties and 14 GM soybean varieties after a three-year trial, marking the first such ...