Plastic waste is a global issue, and the United States is the largest contributor; however, a team at Southern Illinois ...

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The transition from plastic to biodegradable materials has elevated the technical expectations for wooden disposables. No longer viewed as a simple commodity, the coffee stirrer must now meet “factory ...

The global trade in hazardous chemicals and toxic waste has emerged as one of the most serious environmental and public ...

Traditional weed barriers can create problems long after they're installed, but one alternative offers a different approach ...

Around 4,200 tonnes of textile waste were illegally shipped from Italy to Turkey.

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Greenwashing is drawing increased scrutiny from regulators, legislators, litigators, nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), competitors, and ...

Gravel is an affordable, flexible patio material, but there's an option that's even cheaper and nicer looking. Plus, it's ...

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Rice University have created a nontoxic, stretchable battery that operates by extracting moisture from the ambient environment—even in climates as ...

Hemp is a natural building material that advocates say could help keep buildings cool, and reduce their carbon footprint.