A United Nations subcommittee has rejected a proposal from Germany and the Netherlands to classify plastic pellets as dangerous goods in maritime transport. The United Nations Subcommittee of Experts ...

Are recycled bottles safe? A study suggests chemical mixtures in recycled plastics might affect metabolism and hormone ...

Reportedly, 13 containers aboard the cargo ship carried "dangerous goods." Officials issue warning as concerning debris from ...

One of the most common ways people are exposed to plastics is in the kitchen: Black plastic spatulas and other utensils may ...

Plastic pellets found in a wetland area connected to a PolyJohn stormwater discharge line on March 23, 2022. On March 31, IDEM sent PolyJohn a letter of noncompliance.

Small white desiccant sachets are often found inside new shoes, pockets of blazers and other items. These packets always come ...

A Hawaiʻi County commission calls for a pause in the project until the state establishes rules regulating discharge of micro- ...

The brand co-founded by actress Jennifer Garner currently offers a mail-in recycling option but ultimately wants to do more.

Many single-use plastic products have been banned in the EU since July 3, 2021, so they can no longer be produced or marketed ...

Shopify reports small businesses are driving sustainable innovation, overcoming challenges to meet consumer demand for ...

A small but growing number of footwear companies are using "biodegradable" and "compostable" as selling points. What does ...

One local environmental group is aiming to help keep coastal environments cleaner with new technology. While navigating ...