Scientists knew sunlight can break down plastics, but it was unclear why plastic waste persists for decades in sunlit rivers, lakes, and oceans. Researchers recreated realistic freshwater and seawater ...

With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Plastic waste is an exploding global problem, with minimal recycling resulting in incineration as a common disposal practice. Shipments of plastic ...

Plastic is increasingly being used for fuel by much of the world’s urban poor, to the detriment of the health of local people and their environment, researchers argue in a new commentary. As of 2021, ...