Plastic waste has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. From overflowing landfills to microplastics found in the deepest parts of the ocean, the world’s ...

The selection of a colorant is dependent on several factors, which can be divided into two groups: the plastic to be colored and the final application. Some elements must be taken into account when ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In response to growing pressure to address the plastic pollution crisis, Amazon has ...

Hard plastic packaging — clam shells and blister packs — have risen in popularity because they provide a high level of product protection. Over time, both producers and consumers have also found ...

PepsiCo. Inc. is cutting some key environmental goals related to plastic packaging and extending its timeline to achieve those new targets. The Purchase, N.Y.-based beverage and snack food giant is ...

Corporations churn out single-use plastic packaging by the truckload — disposable yogurt cups, takeout food containers, shopping bags, mailers, cling wrap, and more. These items comprise much of the ...

James Cronin received funding from the UKRI Natural Environment Research Council as co-investigators of the 'Plastic Packaging in People's Lives' (PPiPL) project. Project Reference: NE/V010611/1. More ...