New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from ...

Producers of recycled-content plastic and their suppliers face challenges involving uneven scrap supplies and shifting global ...

A Kansas City pilot program is working to eliminate waste by using recycled plastics in asphalt mixes. It's a method researchers say makes the roads stronger, and cheaper in the long run. The program ...

Increased interest in recycled PVC has led compounding firm Benvic to double capacity for that material at a plant in France.

Members of local environmental groups say there are alternatives to building a plastics recycling plant on Erie's east side.

California strengthens its plastic bag ban, requiring grocery stores and retailers to offer only recycled paper bags by 2026. Environmental groups praise the decision, while the plastics industry ...

It is shocking that these companies that we trust with our recyclables can discard them in such an irresponsible way.

Kia has introduced what is said to be the world's first car accessory made using plastic collected from the ocean. It will be offered as a genuine Kia accessory on its affordable EV3 electric model.

Plastics only began to be produced in large quantities following the second world war – but plastic pollution has since become one of the most serious threats humanity faces. By 2015, 60% of all ...