Fabric containing the same material as plastic wrap was found to make human skin almost 4 degrees Fahrenheit cooler. Yi Cui Group It’s pretty clear that the planet’s not getting any cooler. The four ...

Cold water, full loads and a simple mesh bag can dramatically cut the plastic fibers your laundry sends into waterways.

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear. A typical closet is loaded ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO)-- Concerns over global warming have many people doing their part to help the environment. Now the environmentally conscious can go green in the clothes they wear. Repreve, a company ...

A typical closet is loaded with plastic, woven into polyester activewear, acrylic sweaters, nylon swimsuits and stretchy socks—and it’s shedding into the environment nonstop. When garments are worn, ...

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Fashion may be cyclical, but it doesn’t always make sense. But if you were a plastic pants enthusiast at any point of your life, your time is here: The trendy, transparent trousers are back in action, ...

The plastic bottles, straws and grocery bags that wash ashore on beaches are some of the most visible signs that society’s intoxication with plastic is taking a toll on the environment. But scientists ...