Polypropylene and polyethylene are two durable and affordable plastics commonly used as packaging materials, snack wrappers, ...

New studies suggest the energy efficient and eco-friendly approach could help reuse millions of tons of plastics.

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The big thinkers at Aperture examine overlooked benefits of plastic and its role in modern life.

Solutions to the plastic waste crisis are often pitched using words that can skew value judgments, new research argues. The ...

Plastic is often the go-to for individuals who don't want to cook with metal or glass. However, silicone offers a number of benefits. Here are several benefits of cooking with silicone instead of ...

Reclaimers of a variety of resins talked about broader market struggles and considered ways to grow domestic demand for PCR.

LyondellBasell Industries (NYSE:LYB) is positioned to potentially benefit from wider spreads between oil and natural gas following Iran related tensions affecting crude prices. The shift in commodity ...

Avoid sun and heat. Plastics can degrade faster when exposed to ultraviolet light and high temperatures, Dr. Mohanty said. So ...

Step 1, load the scrap material into the bale shredder. Step 2, transfer the shredded material to the grinder to reduce it in size. Step 3, transfer the ground material to the finished product ...

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons is recommending that surgeons delay gender-affirming surgeries until patients turn 19, including chest, genital and facial surgeries.

A new solar-driven method transforms plastic waste and microplastics into acetic acid, turning pollution into a valuable chemical.