Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic materials composed primarily of polymers. Their defining characteristic, plasticity, allows them to be molded, extruded, or pressed into a diverse …

Dec 5, 2025 · An estimated 280 million metric tons of plastic waste will enter the air, water, soil, and human bodies every year by 2040, data shows

Dec 3, 2025 · A major new report published today by The Pew Charitable Trusts and its partners, “Breaking the Plastic Wave 2025: An Assessment of the Global System and Strategies for …

Nov 19, 2025 · plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

5 days ago · Second, ending plastic pollution is a complex and far-reaching task that affects many countries in many diverse ways. Third, all comparable negotiations for other agreements took much …

Dec 4, 2025 · Plastic pollution can be cut by 83% by 2040 and almost eliminated from one of its leading causes: packaging.

Dec 1, 2025 · "Recycling doesn’t sustainably prevent plastic waste from ending up in the environment," argues Judith Enck.

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Dec 9, 2025 · Could New Jersey ban single-use plastic forks, knives and spoons? The bill advanced in the state legislature.

Oct 31, 2025 · Plastic products are generally versatile, durable and lightweight. Plastic products are prominent in the construction, transportation, and packaging industries. Plastic innovations …