During a surgery that lasted three hours, they made a disturbing discovery, determining that plastic waste had accumulated in its stomach. The vets explained that stray cattle often end up with ...

By Shanna Hanbury Plastic pollution is widespread across the Amazon Rainforest’s rivers, plants and animals, according to a recent study. Previous research suggests up to 10% of total plastics in the ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have unveiled the potential of certain worm species in tackling the global plastic pollution problem. These “hungry worms”, including moth larvae and superworms, have ...

One of the biggest environmental issues in our modern world is plastic, which has become integral in the manufacturing of everything from electronics to furniture. Our reliance on plastic has led to a ...

We know that plastic pollution has become a major environmental and health issue across the planet, as much of the waste ends up in landfills, and sometimes, the ocean. “We call plastic a threat ...

The Farewell to Foam Act, which would phase out the sale and distribution of plastic foam food containers, packing peanuts ...

It boggles the mind to know we humans are literally made of stardust. Nearly all the elements in our bodies come from the stuff produced as stars exploded over the last 13 billion years. It boggles ...

Scientists have used genetic engineering to produce leather that is animal- and plastic-free, the International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-Biotech Applications says in its weekly bulletin.

From takeout containers to water bottles, plastic seems unavoidable in our daily lives. Now, two new studies have found that we’re eating and drinking more plastic than we might have realized. George ...