Families are embracing a plastic-free Christmas, shifting from excessive toys to sustainable, earth-conscious celebrations. This approach prioritizes ...

Several new projects turn waste into food for microbes that create PHA, a type of plastic that fully decomposes on its own, offering a less costly alternative to current bioplastics. This fork made of ...

For many families, the backyard isn't just a patch of grass-it's the heart of outdoor fun, imagination, and adventure. A well-chosen backyard playset can transform an ordinary yard into a playground ...

My earliest memory of using wax paper outside the kitchen was a childhood favorite. My parents bought us an old swing set with a slide way back when (this was before plastic swing sets were invented).

Amazon is changing how it boxes packages, swapping out plastic air pillows with recycled paper, a move the company says is more eco-friendly and will provide just as much protection, "if not better." ...

Sarah J. Morath is a professor of law and associate dean for international affairs at Wake Forest University. Plastic waste is piling up at a daunting pace around the world. The World Bank estimates ...

WASHINGTON, Aug 14 (Reuters) - The United States, one of the world's biggest plastic makers, will support a global treaty calling for a reduction in how much new plastic is produced each year in a ...

WASHINGTON, July 19 (Reuters) - The Biden administration on Friday announced it plans to phase out the use of single-use plastics from all federal operations by 2035, as part of its broader strategy ...

Technically, it exists. But here’s what to think about when shopping. Credit...Naomi Anderson-Subryan Supported by By Hiroko Tabuchi On the face of it, biodegradable plastic is a miracle. It looks ...

The Aussie character has been a major hit with families and their little ones. TRYING to find toys to keep your little ones entertained can be tricky, especially if you are trying to keep costs down.

Amazon’s global plastic footprint might be shrinking, but the US is a different story. Amazon’s global plastic footprint might be shrinking, but the US is a different story. is a senior science ...