In 1950, global plastic production was about 2 million tons. It's now about 400 million tons—an increase of nearly 20,000%.

They say “good things take time,” but sometimes it’s wise to not wait too long and take matters into your own hands. This is especially true when those “matters” have the power to determine business ...

The German consumer goods company’s newly released sustainability report also cited the supplier engagement program it ...

Pro Carton is marking Global Recycling Day with the launch of research showing the majority of Europeans consumers increasing their recycling rates.

"Shift into Gear," a new report from SAP and Earth Action, is inciting companies to start preparing now to meet global plastics legislation.

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The better the sorting of waste plastics, the lower the impact on the climate – the conclusion of a Swedish study. IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute (Stockholm; ), together with researcher ...

Korean consumers' lack of awareness of the infinite recyclability of aluminum cans is one of the major obstacles to the ...

Biology might ultimately provide a solution, however. Researchers have identified bacteria that evolved the ability to digest ...

About 100 million metric tons of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), one of the world's most commonly used plastics, are ...