Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste? And why do single-use items still pile up in takeaway restaurants, shops and the environment? Single-use ...

A new type of bioplastic could help reduce the plastic industry's environmental footprint. Researchers have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) filled with bacterial ...

From balloons to wrapping paper, everyone tends to produce more waste this time of year. We asked two scientists for tips on how to be more mindful of the environment when celebrating the holidays.

Drinking water in plastic bottles contains countless particles too small to see. New research finds that people who drink water from them on a daily basis ingest far more microplastics than those who ...

Dr Mike McDonagh provides insight into the factors involved in choosing and processing suitable alternative antimony alloys for lead-acid battery ...