The rapid accumulation of plastic waste is currently posing significant risks for both human health and the environment on ...

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A discovery led by the University of St Andrews has found a way to turn ordinary household plastic waste into the building block for anti-cancer drugs.

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Scientists invent process that converts plastic bottles into paracetamol, which is a common drugstore painkiller used in ...

A recent Washington State University study suggests Villella may not be alone. While the cost of a reusable plastic bag will increase by 4 cents in the new year, the study calls into question the ...

Businesses with ambitions to shrink their plastic waste travel a rocky road. Their battle en route to their sustainability ...

Discover which countries are responsible for the most plastic waste that ends up on beaches and coasts around the world Take a walk along any beach in the world and you’re likely to find some sort of ...

University of Haifa analysis reveals a sharp rise in plastic accumulation originating from flash floods in Kidron Stream, ...