Switching to biodegradable plastics could slash toxic pollution by more than a third and dramatically reduce global waste by ...

Plastic is everywhere in modern society. While it has paved the way for enormous progress, the pollution it leaves behind is now creating major challenges.

Every house has its own sounds. The sump pump cycling after a heavy rain, or the ductwork snapping as it heats up and expands, or that unexplained cracking we hear late at night when we are all alone.

Plastics get a bad rap most of the time, so it's refreshing to see the industry getting some positive attention. The Economist magazine kicked off the trend last month with a package of stories that ...

Imagine a utility pole 1/5th the weight of a wooden version, less than half that of steel, and 1/10th that of concrete. That's only part of the advantages cited for a new composite-plastic design ...