A new way to separate cotton and polyester with enzymes could lead to better textile recycling, say researchers.

A chance discovery led to a new plastic material that offers protection against corrosion, repairs itself, and can be reused multiple times.

Researchers compared six popular diets. Keto and paleo diets were the least sustainable and had the lowest diet quality scores.

A new engineered wood could cut both emissions and construction costs. It's also stronger than normal, untreated wood, researchers say.

Switchgrass takes a break during the summer. Solving the puzzle of why could help it realize its full potential as a low-cost biofuel crop.

“This kind of smart material lets us maintain the temperature in a building without huge amounts of energy.”

Meat alternatives are getting lots of press and investment, but expert David Lobell isn't anticipating a big impact on sustainability.

Reusable take-out containers can reduce plastic waste, emissions, and costs, but only if customers buy into the idea and return them.

Pulses are a climate-friendly source of protein, but research finds that people lack awareness of this category of food.

Getting an EV would have financial and environmental benefits for most, but not all, US households that own a vehicle.