The research is the first to project the environmental impact of biodegradable plastics through their entire lifecycle at a global scale ...

Plastic waste is no longer just an eyesore floating on the surface of rivers and seas. A growing body of research now shows ...

The global plastics system could be responsible for cutting 83 million years of healthy population life between 2016 and 2040 ...

The adverse health impacts associated with emissions across the full life cycle of plastics could double by 2040 unless ...

Major health risks linked to plastics emissions set to soar by 2040 - A new study has highlighted the extensive health issues ...

Researchers warn that plastic production and emissions are driving a rising global health burden, measured in millions of lost healthy years.

Plastic pollution could double its harm to human health in the coming decades if current production trends continue, ...

Discover the challenges of global waste management as this video explores the dramatic increase in population and its impact on garbage production and sustainability. Delving into recycling statistics ...

Alliance releases milestone report highlighting expanded recycling access and policy wins across United States.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A worker transports plastic waste slated for a compressor in Bentong, Malaysia, in June 2024 before the waste is recycled and sold ...

With over 32 million tonnes of solid waste produced annually according to the World Bank, the pressure on city authorities ...