A study examining how nanoplastics interact with brain proteins has identified a possible mechanism that could contribute to neurodegenerative diseases.

Reuse, as well as plain elimination of a lot of packaging we don’t need, will also have to be a crucial part of the solution.” Recycling is, at its core, about reuse. But Defruyt is talking about ...

Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium ...

Plastic waste has become one of the most urgent environmental challenges of the 21st century. From overflowing landfills to microplastics found in the deepest parts of the ocean, the world’s ...

Following a reported 75% reduction in plastic packaging in 2025, padlock producer Squire has announced plans to ...

The company says it is refining its sustainability goals to position itself for the long term, including the phase-out of its reusable packaging targets and a drop in its virgin plastic reduction and ...

Changes to household collections are part of wider moves to increase the recycling rates, which have stalled in recent years.

The measure falls under New Zealand’s Waste Minimisation Act and will require producers and importers to fund the collection, ...

The recalled products were distributed only in two states ...

Since plastic packaging accounts for a large fraction of plastic waste, the demand for environmentally friendly packaging ...