In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It’s now about 400 million tons – an increase of nearly 20,000%. As a material, it has seemingly limitless potential. Plastic is ...
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Last year, I became obsessed with a plastic cup. It was a small container that held diced fruit, the type thrown into lunch boxes. And it was the ...
It will be implemented in a high-traffic cruise market. Innovative company sets out to solve serious problem in cruise industry: 'Practical' first appeared on The Cool Down.
A University of Texas at Arlington scientist’s research could have an impact on one of the world’s most pressing problems: plastic waste. Plastic waste has become a major environmental concern. From ...
Manufacturers use method that labels plastic as ‘circular’ and climate-friendly, despite being mostly fossil-based ...