CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — What is written on the glass partitions in this chemistry lab may look like another language, but it could be the key to unlocking a solution to America's plastic predicament.

European nations voted Friday to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles, ...

Businesses must integrate recycled plastic into their supply chains. Many governments are introducing regulations to mandate its use in products and packaging, and consumers worldwide are demanding ...

A single pellet of recycled plastic can contain over 80 different chemicals. A new study by researchers from the University of Gothenburg and Leipzig shows that recycled polyethylene plastic can leach ...

Plastic waste has long outpaced our ability to deal with it, largely because the most common packaging plastics are hard to ...

Plastic waste surrounds daily life, from food containers and grocery bags to shampoo bottles and medical supplies. Much of it ...

Competitiveness will be driven by efficiency, innovation, and collaboration. By embracing lean principles, investing in technology, and forging ...

MIT aims to make house construction more sustainable by using discarded plastics to print structural components.

The global advanced recycling market is projected to grow significantly, driven by regulatory mandates and corporate ...

The producer responsibility organization for British Columbia will offer curbside options in the Central Okanagan region, as ...

Newcastle University engineers are at the forefront of adhesive technology that promises to change how we recycle. They have ...

The EU is preparing stricter customs controls and new codes to prevent virgin plastic from being labeled as recycled.