A central question remains unresolved in the draft treaty: Is plastic pollution basically a waste management problem, or can it be solved only with a cap on production?
Researchers have developed a method for producing strong plastic materials by tweaking the chemical structure of superglue.
Humans generate a lot of trash, but there are cheaper and safer ways to handle it than loading it on rockets.
Public, government and corporate support for a world treaty to curb plastic waste is growing. Treaties addressing mercury pollution, long-range air pollution and ozone depletion offer some lessons.
Making environmentally friendly choices is complex: here’s a guide to help you at home or out shopping.
Pandemic precautions have given new life to disposable plastic products, which the industry claims are more 'hygienic' than reusables. But critics say there's no scientific evidence this is so.
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