Plastic in cars is nothing new, but mechanics can't hold back their disappointment when they see it where it really doesn't ...

In early December 2024, hopes for a landmark global treaty to curb plastic pollution were dashed as negotiations in South ...

President Trump signed an executive order directing the federal government to return to using plastic straws. “We’re going ...

One of the simplest enol esters in nature can be turned into crosslinked structures that compete with petroleum plastics for ...

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally ...

Straws might seem insignificant, inspiring jokes about the plastic vs. paper debate, but the plastic straw has come to ...

Most modern couches are basically blocks of gasoline.

The move would run counter to a Biden administration push to cut back on single-use plastic, which was considered a milestone ...

Sharina Perry traveled a winding road to get to the front of the pack in developing a material that acts like plastic, but ...

Additionally, PHA cups address the material issue where petroleum plastic reusable cups fall short, offering a non-toxic alternative that does not contribute to long-term pollution issues.

This campaign is part of a broader effort to help the construction industry transition from petroleum-based plastics to more sustainable hemp bioplastics. Additional details can be found at https ...

Petroleum-based plastic materials are an increasing waste problem. They take centuries to break down, but they are expensive and difficult to recycle, most often producing an inferior second ...