Comamonadacae is a family of bacteria often found growing on plastics in water. A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme ...

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: ...

Picture a pile of trash the size of Manhattan and taller than one and a half Empire State Buildings. That's how much plastic ...

Picture a pile of trash the size of Manhattan and taller than one and a half Empire State Buildings. That’s how much plastic ...

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What would a month without buying any new single-use plastic products look like? It’s a tall order for many Americans, who go through about five pounds of plastic a week, according to Oxford ...

The surging tide of microplastics is already an environmental and health threat, but as the world heats up — driving increasingly extreme weather — it’s transforming them into “more mobile, persistent ...

FERNDALE, Mich. (WXYZ) — Are you taking the 'Plastic Free July' challenge? This is a global movement. The goal is to help millions of people learn how to keep trash ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Just six pieces of rubber smaller than a pea can be fatal to seabirds, new research shows, revealing shockingly ...

Experts explain why plastic bags can’t go in household recycling and how to dispose of them responsibly instead. Plastic bags ...