Across Africa, upcycling plastic waste into eco-friendly crafts is picking up as a sustainable practice. The practice not ...

The future of plastic recycling may soon get much less complicated, frustrating and tedious. In a new study, Northwestern ...

Recycled plastic from the automotive industry could become a new kind of building material that lowers architecture's carbon footprint.

In fact, many recycled materials commonly contain significant levels of unwanted toxins, Almroth says. Local policies can make a huge difference in encouraging recycling.

The plastics industry says innovations in material science are helping to incorporate more recycled plastics into products and enable more plastic products to be recyclable.

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the ...

An emerging strategy for plastic recycling involves using light to help break down plastic into chemically useful materials that can be recycled into new products. This process requires a helper ...

Lego has ditched its plans to use recycled plastic bottles to make its beloved building blocks after its sustainable effort did not reduce the company's overall CO2 emissions.

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.

In this detailed tutorial, learn how to make a plastic bottle cutter at home with materials you likely already have. This simple DIY project is perfect for recycling enthusiasts looking to repurpose ...