In the three decades since it was first introduced, the plastic, coin-sized sticker you see on fruit and vegetables has become a staple of modern agriculture, imparting essential information about the ...

For decades, plastic was a technological marvel. Ridiculously cheap and easy to manufacture, while being both flexible and durable, this material is used for almost every conceivable project—from food ...

Many of us buy plastic for our yard without much thought. It's easy to do, as plastic tools, pots, and weed-suppressant ...

Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...

Two young students have showcased a renewable alternative to plastic, and it holds considerable promise. Clodagh Hayes and Grainne Dineen, students from Loreto Secondary School in Fermoy, Co. Cork, ...

The use of PVC in medical applications has a long history, and a very successful one at that. The phase-out of potentially harmful chemicals in the European Union by 2030, however, may affect future ...

Report warns plastics in construction harm health and climate. Minnesota tribe promote alternatives. McKnight Foundation eliminates vinyl in new LEED Gold HQ. Minnesota entities are at the forefront ...

Decrease your plastic consumption and increase your grocery-carrying capabilities with these plastic bag alternatives that you'll enjoy having on hand.

Compostable alternatives to plastic could worsen marine pollution and have other serious environmental impacts, a report from a committee of UK MPs has warned. Compostable alternatives to plastic ...

Alternative plastics are a start, but alone they will not be enough to solve the problem of plastic pollution. Credit - Jonas Gratzer—LightRocket/Getty Images This story was produced in partnership ...