Switching to biodegradable plastics could slash toxic pollution by more than a third and dramatically reduce global waste by ...

The effects of plastic on the three planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and environmental pollution: scientific knowledge is still patchy and unevenly distributed. The United Nations ...

Plastic waste is shifting from environmental burden to a strategic resource as advanced materials turn industrial waste into ...

The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless ...

Scientists have recently discovered a unique bacteria capable of consuming plastic on a large scale. This significant breakthrough could potentially revolutionize the way we handle plastic pollution, ...

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 ...

Recent scientific breakthroughs have unveiled the potential of certain worm species in tackling the global plastic pollution problem. These “hungry worms”, including moth larvae and superworms, have ...

The use of plastic has skyrocketed over the past decade. Recent statistics reveal that in 2021, each person in the European Union (EU) generated an average of 36 kg of plastic packaging waste.

Asia-Pacific leads the market due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, with India showing the fastest growthDublin, Jan. 30, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Plastic Waste Management Market: 2026 ...