PEER and CEH have argued that EPA has not taken adequate measures to address leaching of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances from plastic containers into the environment, a major source of PFAS ...

According to studies conducted by the North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, a potential 250 million barrels — or 10.5 billion gallons — of oil could be extracted from a layer as ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

A mini-dress made from matted wads of discarded fabric scraps. A corset of disposable straws, with plastic forks dangling from the waist. Skirts of knotted plastic fishing line with a bodice made ...

BARCELONA, Spain — In a concerning discovery for tea lovers everywhere, scientists have found that a simple cup of tea might come with an unwanted extra ingredient: billions of microscopic plastic ...

From exaggerated horseshoe styles to more subtly ballooned silhouettes, here are 15 of the best barrel jeans on the market. Dubbed "The Bubble," this high-rise pair presents two equally playful ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...

The study revealed that mucus-producing intestinal cells absorbed the highest amount of these plastic particles from tea bags. This was a significant finding because these cells play a protective role ...

Two years of negotiations to reduce global plastic production have collapsed amid a split between countries. Members of the public created almost 70 artworks earlier this year to highlight plastic ...

Countries have failed to reach an agreement on tackling plastic pollution after more than 200 delegates met in South Korea for what was meant to be a final round of talks. They remained divided ...