Polystyrene is made from styrene building blocks and is the most widely used plastic in terms of volume, for example in packaging. Unlike PET, which can now be produced and recycled using ...

The bad news from the past year (and there was a lot of it) drowned out much of the GOOD news that made smaller headlines.

Researchers led by Takuzo Aida at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science (CEMS) in Japan have one-upped themselves in their quest to solve our microplastic problem.

Scientists are turning to milk proteins, starch, and nanoclay to create biodegradable plastics that break down quickly in soil. As concerns grow about damage to the environment and potential risks to ...

— -- Here is one word about an up-and-coming innovation in plastics: cornfields. Bioplastics — most of which are now made from corn — are poised to grab a bigger share of the plastics market as ...

Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping. Credit...Naomi Anderson-Subryan Supported by By Hiroko Tabuchi On the face of it, biodegradable plastic is a miracle. It looks ...

A local packaging distributor is working to expand the reach of a biodegradable film capable of reducing waste in the manufacturing process. Packaging Systems of Wisconsin, a Sheboygan-based division ...

Lingerie brands recommend throwing out your underwear after a year, which is why 11 million pounds of it ends up in U.S. landfills every single day. In the past, underwear was made primarily of cotton ...

Seaweed is a versatile food that provides key minerals like iodine, magnesium and calcium. Adding seaweed extract to cattle feed could help reduce their methane emissions. Seaweed can also be turned ...