Plastic doesn't biodegrade and so it enters the food chain. The artist wanted to show how plastic is "becoming part of us" and how our movements "can influence the ever growing plastic problem." ...

A plastic container robust enough to carry a gallon of milk can’t decompose like paper. A flowerpot, one of Polymateria’s experimental products, could take up to two years to dissolve if ...

From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.

Stroll through the aisles of any Japanese conbini, or convenience store, and you’ll be struck by the staggering array of foods packed in plastics. It’s clear that treats, such as crisps and ...

Certain types of plastic can be recycled too. Objects that aren’t recycled are taken to landfill sites. These are places where rubbish gets buried and left to rot away and biodegrade.

P-Life Japan and researchers discovered microorganisms that biodegrade polypropylene plastic with "P-Life Technology" into ...