India has notified the first legally binding GEI Target Rules, 2025. Learn about their significance, key features, and impact ...

Amman, Sept. 21 (Petra) – The Ministry of Environment said on Sunday that the government is studying a proposal for a national initiative to distribute cloth bags instead of plastic ones. The ministry ...

Childhood exposure to chemicals used to make plastic household items presents growing health risks that can extend long into adulthood, experts from NYU Langone Health report. This is the main ...

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission has finalized a sweeping order requiring natural gas utilities across the state to identify and potentially replace older plastic pipes and components ...

West Dundee trustees are reversing course on a plan to have residents pay part of the costs to replace lead water service lines. In a 5-1 vote this week, the trustees agreed to cover the full cost of ...

Plastic use in food production—known as plasticulture—has transformed agriculture and aquaculture globally. Plasticulture gained momentum in the mid-20th century with the development of novel plastic ...

Biomaterials are materials derived from natural, renewable sources such as plants, bacteria, or agricultural waste. Typically biodegradable, they aim to reduce environmental impact by replacing ...

GENEVA — As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday for a global accord to end plastic pollution, an artist heaped piles of plastic waste onto a large sculpture in front of the United ...

“It’s a wonder material. It’s magical, it’s convenient, it’s inexpensive. It’s great at preserving hygiene, it’s flexible and durable. There’s nothing plastic can’t do,” says Julia Marsh, founder and ...

In Bangladesh, disposable tableware, including plates made of areca palm leaves, is gaining popularity as a good alternative to single-use plastic during social gatherings and festival celebrations, ...

Plastic is one of the most widely used materials, found in everything from packaging and textiles to cars and aircraft. But most plastics are made from petroleum, releasing harmful emissions during ...