Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

UVA Health pharmacies are introducing paper-based prescription pill bottles, known as Tully Tubes, on Earth Day.

Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

A typical closet is loaded with plastic, woven into polyester activewear, acrylic sweaters, nylon swimsuits and stretchy ...

"I do this when I travel." Home barista shares genius way to repurpose empty prescription bottles: 'Too good not to share' ...

Discover how builders are turning plastic waste into high-performance construction materials. Learn about the methods, ...

The expert recycling process that turns millions of waste beverage bottles into plastic ropes is both innovative and ...

Still, North Carolina is among dozens of states that have mandatory recycling requirements, The Charlotte Observer previously reported. Plastic bottles, aluminum cans and wooden pallets are among the ...

Previous research detected the tiny particles in our brains, lungs, liver, kidneys and blood — plus in bodily fluids like semen and breast milk.

Hundreds of volunteers in 47 states and over 20 countries have signed up to search for plastic pellets at their local ...