Hard plastic made from bamboo is as strong and durable as conventional plastics for uses such as household appliances and car interiors, but is also recyclable and biodegrades easily in soil. Plastics ...

We're surrounded by plastics and other synthetic chemicals. Are you aware of these less obvious sources? Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to ...

A new book by the journalist Beth Gardiner argues that oil companies are upping production of the material as a safeguard against falling revenue. By Zoë Schlanger Zoë Schlanger is an environmental ...