They were washed in with the tide, most likely from China or the US, thousands of miles away -- part of an enormous plastic garbage patch, spinning in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, which you ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

which is produced using 40 per cent solar energy and made from 60 per cent recycled PET plastic. They are fully recyclable at the end of their lifespan.

Scientists discovered that bacteria commonly found in wastewater can break down plastic to turn it into a food source, a ...

Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These ...

Among the plastic in your house might be an orange-colored hard laundry detergent bottle and a squeezable clear ketchup bottle. Come recycling day, you might put them on the curb in a blue bin or ...

Arizona's voters are more united around border security than you might think, as Trump and Harris vie for the upper hand in ...

On Tuesday, Australia takes another step towards reshaping its throw-away society. A range of single-use plastic, including straws, cutlery and micro beads in shampoo, will be banned in its most ...

Reducing news to hard lines and side-taking leaves a lot of the story untold. Progress comes from challenging what we hear ...

Dezeen Showroom: German brand Wilkahn has released the ON Casual office chair, a new version of a classic design that is celebrating its 15th anniversary. The ON Casual chair combines the ...