From stuffed baguettes to floppy bunnies, Jellycats have taken Cornell by storm. But are Jellycats really worth the hype (and ...

Scientists have developed a new method to plastic bottles and textiles into a valuable chemical called EHMB. The EHMB can ...

As of now, scientists don't know the extent to which microplastics and nanoplastics may be affecting our health, but studies have indicated a strong correlation between exposure to these particles and ...

A new anthology on plastics in art reveals the philosophical conundrums and contradictions at the heart of a material the ...

How did plastic become so pervasive? How does it endanger our health? And how do we fix this crisis? Hear from Judith Enck, founder of Beyond Plastics.

Microplastics are embedded into daily lives through morning lattes served in plastic cups, clothes made of polyester and dust particles breathed in without a second thought.

BD and Envetec prove medical plastic waste can be safely recycled into new products reducing landfill dependency ...

Old trees are learning new tricks with the advent of composite materials. A "green composite" made from biodegradable ...

Men are reportedly ditching their polyester underwear in favor of cotton and natural fibers due to fertility and microplastic ...

Nylon: Actually absorbs water (hygroscopic). If untreated nylon gets wet, it becomes heavier and takes longer to dry. However, most promotional nylon bags are treated with a DWR (Durable Water ...

There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they ...