In the U.S., about 26-27 million tons of plastic were sent to landfills in 2018 and 2019, according to the EPA.

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UC Riverside researchers have discovered a piece that was missing in previous descriptions of the way Earth recycles its ...

Finding seashells on a family beach vacation is like discovering pirate treasure. Toddlers, grands and everyone in-between can participate in a stroll along the shoreline. Bring your bucket and hunt ...

Seashells are the abandoned exoskeletons of mollusks, like snails and clams. Numerous seashell varieties, including ark shells, scallops and conchs, can be found on Corpus Christi beaches, ...

Georgia Institute of Technology researchers are looking into how best to make recycled plastic more durable and keep it out of landfills. One avenue of research could involve a common item that ...