Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Plastic nurdles at the beach in Sri Lanka. (NurPhoto via Getty Images) Britain has banned everything from plastic straws to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The committee’s goal was to finalize such an international treaty last year, but negotiations have stalled, with multiple ...

You brush twice daily, floss religiously and see your dentist every six months. But what if these acts of oral hygiene are quietly contributing to one of the planet's most pressing environmental ...

Plastic recycling is, for many of us, a guilt provoking topic. I try to be careful of what I toss into my recycling bin, even so, I do not believe that all of it is recycled. Contrary to what the ...

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a finding that researchers hope could be a promising answer to combat one of ...

Reducing plastic use this year should be on everyone’s radar, although it won’t be easy. According to the United Nations, “humanity produces over 430 million tonnes of plastic every year – two-thirds ...

Key Points Plastic can trap moisture and damage materials like suede and leather.Photos and electronics don't pair well with ...

How did toxic plastics become so pervasive? How do they endanger our health? And what can we do to address this crisis? Hear from Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics. How did toxic plastics become ...

Thurston County is pushing effort to reduce the number of plastic bags used and you have a chance to make yourself heard. The county is holding a "Community Conversations on Plastic Bags" series of ...

As the war in Iran continues, one of the most visible global economic ripple effects has been fossil-fuel prices. But looking ...