Researchers are working on manipulating the digestive systems of wax worms to create a scalable way of disposing of plastic.

However, these concerns don’t absolve us of the responsibility to solve this problem. Here are some of the key actions we can take to significantly reduce our plastic waste: 1. Redefine consumer ...

Advances in microbial engineering, enzyme discovery and environmental microbiology are paving the way towards more efficient ...

Scientists have unveiled a potentially revolutionary discovery involving caterpillars that can digest plastic and turn it ...

“Using bacteria to break down trash is not a scalable method,” she said, noting their initial process wasn’t viable to address the worldwide scope of plastic pollution.

We don't know how much damage these polymers do to our health. But we can make significant inroads on litter and emissions to tackle this issue head-on.

My forthcoming book, “ Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It, ” explores legislation and policies to address this global “ wicked problem.” I believe plastic pollution requires a local ...

Since Jan. 1, when China stopped accepting the rich world's recyclable plastic waste, it's gotten a ton of criticism for worsening the already deep crisis of ocean plastic pollution. But China isn ...

How do you solve a problem like plastic pollution? Infographic design by Anna Egelhoff Writing by Todd Reubold December 22, 2014 — From our homes to our workplaces, schools, supermarkets, shopping ...

Talks to finalize the world’s first ever treaty on plastic pollution in Geneva, Switzerland collapsed in failure Friday as ...

The report highlights how more than 16,000 chemicals are used in plastic, many of which are not disclosed by the companies ...