A closer look at the chemicals, bacteria and microplastics building up every time you refill a single-use plastic bottle.

Starting September 1, the city will begin applying rules that could bring recycling, and, in some cases, composting, to more ...

Yesterday California’s Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) released guidance for source reduction reporting under SB 54, ...

Have you ever noticed the number printed at the bottom of your plastic water bottle? It reveals the type of plastic used and ...

This approach is far more carbon- and energy-efficient than conventional methods, according to the researchers.

After World War II, plastics grew from a cheap wartime alternative to a staple in the American home. From Tupperware to ...

According to the Washington-based Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), the 2024 U.S. Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling Study finds that at least 5.1 billion pounds of postconsumer plastic generated ...

Industry coalition argues strict recyclability labeling requirements will reduce consumer information and increase confusion ...

A federal judge has halted California's groundbreaking "Truth in Recycling" law, which aims to reduce consumer confusion ...

Many major brands still do not keep all their packaging information in a single, organized place. Extended producer ...

A process called Alkaline Thermal Treatment (ATT) has been tested to turn mixed plastic waste into high-purity hydrogen fuel.