Visakhapatnam: As millions of tonnes of plastic waste continue to generate every year, devising means to tackle mounting plastic pollution has become an insurmountable task for the ...

Research suggests that there’s a high chance that black plastic can contain concerning levels of toxic chemicals, including flame retardants, which can leach into food during cooking.

The global plastic shrink wrap market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2033, expanding its market value ...

Recycling takeout containers properly requires know-how. Here's what an expert told us about disposing of pizza boxes, Chinese containers, aluminum tins and other popular food vessels.

Plastic has revolutionized how we protect, preserve and deliver food, beverages and essential consumer goods. Yet the term plastics covers a range of materials ... Switching to less sustainable ...

There are about 150 million to 200 million plastic containers fluorinated in the U.S. annually, but "the industries that we work with are very much in the mode of looking for alternatives," said ...

Saran wrap, cellophane, cling film… whatever you call it, get the most out of your plastic wrap with these 9 clever ideas!

The Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) has announced the establishment of a new compostable plastic packaging factory as part of the country's ongoing commitment to eliminate ...

A new crop of biotech startups are working on an alternative to ... to take a bite out of plastic pollution is not new. But can the same microbes be used as a food source? Lisa Dyson is the ...

Alternatives to petrochemical ... especially for food packaging. But questions remain about how biodegradable and compostable ...

Are black plastic kitchen utensils safe? New research warns they may contain toxic flame retardants from recycled electronics ...