Reusing plastic takeout containers seems like an easy, eco-friendly way to cut down on waste, but beneath the good intention is a question that keeps swirling: What happens when that plastic is reused ...

The next time you're coming back from weekly grocery trips with plastic fruit containers, upcycle them into decor, indoor ...

You can reduce landfill and save money by taking these everyday plastic containers and using them to benefit your garden in ...

When it comes to recycling, we all make mistakes. Sometimes, we throw something in the wrong bin—or we aren’t sure what bin it belongs in and make an educated guess. And if you’ve ever wondered ...

A new tool accurately detects the amount of recycled plastic in a container and strengthens environmental oversight.

How Are Plastic Bottles Made? Plastics are made from oil or natural gas, which are made of molecules called hydrocarbons. When you heat hydrocarbons to very high temperatures, they break down into ...

Japanese researchers have developed an accelerated testing method to quickly and accurately determine if harmful chemicals ...