Researchers document widespread plastic burning in homes worldwide, driven by energy poverty, poor waste services, and limited fuel options.

Across many urban neighborhoods in the Global South, plastic waste is being used not just as something to throw away but as a ...

Biochar made from corn cobs can remove microplastics and ammonia from water, offering a low-cost, reusable filter made from ...

A new startup is revolutionizing how textile and plastic waste are recycled, cutting costs and improving efficiency. MacroCycle has developed a way to convert plastic and textile waste into polyester ...

STORY: Scientists say this newly-isolated fungus is showing promising results in breaking down polypropylene. And that could make it a useful tool in the battle against the plastic waste crisis. :: ...

Up to 904 million pounds of the waste was illegally dumped in the U.S. The United States produced more plastic waste than any other country in the world in 2016 -- about 92.6 billion pounds, ...

With 430 million tons of plastic waste generated annually and less than 10% of it recycled, the plastic crisis is out of control. Thankfully, HIRO Technologies is creating a new path forward, powered ...

Pollution is one of the biggest problems facing planet Earth, a consequence of poor practices and decisions made by humankind ...

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 ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to help ...