Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to linings to microplastic ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Synthetic plastics derive their exceptional properties from complex molecular structures—structures that make them both highly useful and environmentally problematic. Creating ...

When one thinks of Plastic Free July, the challenge to avoid all manner of plastic bottles, cups and containers likely comes to mind. To be sure, that’s a central concern of the global project, which ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Every time we wash our clothes, an invisible crisis unfolds.

Simplifyber, a materials startup pioneering an innovative 3D-molding process to reduce the environmental impact of soft goods manufacturing and the use of synthetic fibers, has secured $12 million in ...

The year saw recycled polyester stalled, while cotton held value-though forensic DNA tracking redrew the line between claims ...

When you hear the word “microfiber,” you probably think of the now-ubiquitous reusable cloths used for cleaning floors, wiping up spills and polishing countertops. For environmentalists, however, that ...

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear. A typical closet is loaded ...

A new method to recycle wind turbine blades without using harsh chemicals resulted in the recovery of high-strength glass fibers and resins that allowed researchers to re-purpose the materials to ...