Let's face it, plastic pollution is far from glamorous. According to Surfers Against Sewage, 8 million pieces of plastic pollution make their way into the ocean every day, killing 100,000 marine ...

The Indian plastic industry is one of the leading sectors in the country’s economy. The history of the plastic industry in India dates back to 1957 with the production of polystyrene. Since then, the ...

Black plastic used in kitchen utensils can contain trace chemicals from electronic waste, and single use containers can be especially difficult to recycle. Plastic is being increasingly ...

The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...

BARCELONA, Spain — In a concerning discovery for tea lovers everywhere, scientists have found that a simple cup of tea might come with an unwanted extra ingredient: billions of microscopic plastic ...

Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for our planet. Plastic waste can last for hundreds of ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

A mini-dress made from matted wads of discarded fabric scraps. A corset of disposable straws, with plastic forks dangling from the waist. Skirts of knotted plastic fishing line with a bodice made ...