An alarming study that had Americans tossing out their black plastic kitchen utensils, toys and to-go packages earlier this month overstated the concern, the researchers admit. But they still say ...

“Our results still show that when toxic additives are used in plastic, they can significantly contaminate products made with recycled content that do not require flame retardancy,” says Megan ...

That is where you end up with a large amount of plastic leaking into the environment.” The study concludes that significant changes in the apparel sector need to be made to move the industry toward a ...

That might be made from plastic fibers, but Shiki Wrap makes this product from recycled plastic textiles. Post-consumer textile recycling, made from worn-out clothes, is environmentally better ...

While plastic and glass should probably be crushed and buried in a landfill, aluminum, tin, and paper – especially cardboard – should absolutely be recycled. Just make sure that they’re not ...

You may notice gnaw marks on wires, wood or plastic, as roof rats chew to maintain their teeth. Scratching or scurrying noises in walls or ceilings, especially at night, are common indicators.

Coca-Cola now plans to make 30 to 35 percent of its plastic packaging out of recycled materials by 2035, instead of 50 percent by 2030. And instead of making 100 percent of its packaging ...

Luomala and colleagues studied the feasibility and GHG emission savings resulting from gradually phasing out the wooden and concrete railway sleepers in Finland and replacing them with recycled ...

An alumna is trying to reduce plastic waste with eco-friendly luxury tiles. Emily Packer, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in American studies in 2008, is the co-founder of Coldharbour Tiles, a ...