A new method could take plastic waste and turn it into useful raw materials for creating detergents.

A new study finds that putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping to reduce plastic waste.

Grocery delivery is less energy efficient than people shopping for themselves, a study finds.

Using CRISPR to breed poplar trees could make production for everything from paper to diapers greener, cheaper, and more efficient.

Experts offer advice for keeping your home cooler despite summer heat. Their tips cover windows, fans, kitchens, and gardens.

A new type of new bioplastic can degrade as quickly as a banana peel in a backyard compost bin, researchers report.

New research shows how irrigation affects regional climates and environments around the world.

Both Uber and Lyft ride-hailing services have pledged to fully electrify their vehicle fleets by 2030 in the US. But will it do much good?

Rapeseed is a good source of protein, but is both bitter and unsafe for human consumption. New research is a step toward changing that.

A wholly-sustainable plastics industry is possible, researchers say. A new study shows what's needed to make it a reality.