The global thermoformed plastics industry was worth US$ 40.86 Billion in the year 2022 and is expected to reach US$ 66.16 ...

The bio-based material completely breaks down after seven months. Scientists may have found the answer to manufacturing plastics products that actually break down without forming into ...

Today’s oil executives share a tough reality: presiding over the peak and the decline of the gasoline age, a century-long growth period that brought in trillions of dollars in revenue.

Recycling your plastics is a great way to help the environment, but you can't simply toss any water bottle or cellophane wrapper into the recycling bin -- some plastics are better off in the trash.

(The Hill) — Pollution from the plastics industry is a major force behind the heating of the planet, according to a new report from the federal government. The industry releases about four times ...

Plastics are an indispensable, ubiquitous part of modern society. Due to their unique qualities, incredibly light weight, and ability to be formed into any shape or size, plastics provide ...

On top of that, a more recent report from nonprofit The Last Beach Cleanup and advocacy group Beyond Plastics found that number to be even lower, with only 5% to 6% of the U.S.’s plastic waste ...

Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to reduce your own single-use plastics. Microplastics are hidden in your home. Here’s how to avoid them. Microplastics are ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The US faces mounting pressure from executives and environmentalists to push for tougher curbs on plastics ...

Food wrapping and drinks bottles are called single-use plastics because they’re only used once, and then thrown away. Even things that don’t look like they’re made of plastic can still have ...

Get premium access to the data that drives decisions. Our 6 North American plastic processors rankings include: related sales figures, process data, materials, end markets, plant locations and ...

In short: A range of single-use plastics had been slated for a potential ban in Queensland from September 1. The Queensland government said it had paused its planning as it awaited work on a ...