Ten-year trend shows huge drop in EU export volumes, values / Bloc remains net seller of recyclable plastics in 2023 ...

"As of October 2024, we’ve removed all plastic air pillows from our delivery packaging used at our global fulfillment centers ...

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

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 ...

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

An Erie environmental leader says after 40 years of false promises about plastic recycling, Erie seems to still be falling for the smoke and mirrors.

Plastics take between 20 and 500 years to break down, depending on the type of material and its exposure to sunlight.

Findings presented this week in the journal Chemosphere show that a variety of household products made with recycled black plastic — including food service ware, kitchen utensils, and toys ...

In the domestic waste industry, recyclable plastic waste is categorized under either synthetic polymer or synthetic resin waste depending on the material and can be sold to facilities specialized ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

The less plastic we use, the healthier our planet will be. Here are some big plastic gardening products to avoid, plus some ...