And why wildlife may be the biggest beneficiary.

As concern about plastic pollution mounts, the federal government is revising its standards for calling products recyclable. A recent fine against Keurig could be a sign of things to come.

A proposed chemical recycling plant in western Michigan may provide a handful of jobs but little environmental benefit.

Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.

Better measuring standards, more responsibility for producers and an end to single-use products are all positive steps. But the US has not yet endorsed a cap on plastic production.

Electronic waste is a rapidly growing problem, but this degradable material could allow the recycling of parts from many single-use and wearable devices.

The 2024 Summer Games are going all in on renewable energy, recycled materials and more to shrink their carbon footprint. They’re a test bed for how big events can do better for the environment.

A national bottle deposit fee could make a dramatic difference in reducing plastic waste, MIT researchers report.

Electronic waste is a big problem, but new circuits that can be recycled repeatedly could help change things.

The advance could help make 3D printing more sustainable, enabling printing with renewable or recyclable materials that are difficult to characterize.