It’s the year 2025 and, by now, it is abundantly clear that we have a major plastic problem–garbage patches in the ocean, ...

WSU researchers create a plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam, utilizing lignin for a more sustainable option.

New laws and evolving technologies for breaking down polyurethanes aim to create a more circular economy for mattresses ...

With some polystyrene products facing bans and deselection, a new PS industry alliance aims to boost recycling of their ...

The City Commission voted Monday to repeal a four-year-old ban on commercial use of plastic straws, intended to protect the environment. The vote was 3-2, with commissioners citing studies that say ...

An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals ...

A decades-old NHTSA vehicle flammability standard leads to the use of cancer-causing flame retardants in cars. These ...

Single-use plastic can cause major environmental damage, but paper substitutes also have downsides. What if there was a third ...

Residents are ready, willing and well-versed in the basics of trash, compost and recycling, but still need a little help with ...

We have good news for anyone with a tight Valentine's Day budget this year. Several Valentine's Day essentials -- like cards ...

On Thursday, the 23rd of January, the Latvian Saeima passed in the final reading amendments to the Law on the Reduction of ...