But scientists may have discovered a promising new approach: a type of plastic that doesn’t stick around. A study published ...

Penguin Day promotes understanding of their role in the environment, encourages learning about their lives, and raises ...

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Micronanoplastics—tiny plastic particles from environmental sources—were found in much higher concentrations in the arteries of people with plaque-related stroke symptoms compared to those with ...

An increasing number of patents and successful development of biodegradable materials has sparked the interest of industries to invest in production technologies for renewable monomers and polymers.

Yet, the ocean plays a vital role in our survival. It supports food systems, regulates the climate, and sustains marine resources that millions rely on. That is why protecting it from pollution, ...

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people ...

It’s clear that microplastics, particularly those found in water and food sources, may be playing a more significant role in ...

Americans are skeptical of the term environmentalist, so a new report from the aquarium deals with ‘wonder and respect and ...

Researchers analyzed eight young adults and studied the difference in impacts of drinking bottled water vs tap water.

"There is more plastic swimming in our oceans than there are whales," said artists Jason Klimoski and Lesley Chang. "Whale on the Wharf is a physical example of why we need to change how we use ...

A large blue whale sculpture has been unveiled at London's Canary Wharf as a reminder of the millions of tonnes of plastic waste swimming in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. New York-based ...