Reuse, as well as plain elimination of a lot of packaging we don’t need, will also have to be a crucial part of the solution.” Recycling is, at its core, about reuse. But Defruyt is talking about ...

Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...

Jie Wu, an engineering graduate student, was studying a type of striking white beetle found in Southeast Asia and attempting to figure out how to mimic its brilliant color when an unexpected discovery ...

Multiple research teams across the globe have developed biodegradable packaging materials built from plant fibers, producing films and papers that rival the mechanical strength of petroleum-based ...

Plastic waste has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. From overflowing landfills to microplastics found in the deepest parts of the ocean, the world’s ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Plastic packaging is lightweight and cheap to make, but its impact on the environment has led to a new legislation aimed at reducing it altogether. Though it is engineered to be ...

Consumer packaging dumps 19 million metric tons of plastic waste into the environment each year, according to the nonprofit advocacy group Beyond Plastics. Experts say we can do better. Companies and ...

The UK has published new guidance explaining which plastic packaging can be recycled and which materials should be avoided. The document, issued by Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP), sets ...

A lot of money was spent last year to scuttle the legislation; this year, lawmakers should seize the chance to act for the good of public health and the environment.