Fibmold upcycles plant fibers from ag waste into molded fiber packaging to help partners reduce their reliance on single use ...

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore unveiled a novel water generation system that can convert raindrops into electricity. The system utilizes a phenomenon called plug flow ...

Let's just agree: We all have that one kitchen cupboard that is overflowing with plastic containers. Some are self-consciously bought, some are gifted, and some are used from takeout food. From ...

If a container is not microwave-safe, it can leach harmful chemicals into food. A best practice is to use a microwave-safe bowl or plate instead of microwaving food in a plastic container.

Michigan State University works on better plastics and a Lansing woman aims to take out disposable takeout containers ...

Ahead of the UNEP-hosted World Environment Day, here’s a closer look at what plastic pollution is, why it’s such a problem ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. If you’ve ever unloaded a dishwasher and found everything sparkling dry, except for ...

Researchers document a multi-faceted global snapshot of the environmental aspects and trends surrounding single-use plastics in a review article. The researchers state that the largest area of ...

the material was treated with an aqueous lithium bromide solution which forced the cellulose to solidify into desired shapes. The researchers note that end-products could be as thin as plastic cup ...

Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...