Journal that published faulty black plastic study removed from science index ~science Article 291 words 30 votes
How a simple math error sparked a panic about black plastic kitchen utensils ~health Article 1360 words 28 votes
Oregon, USA introduces new statewide recycling rules to combat plastic waste ~enviro recycling plastics Article 603 words 13 votes
Reusing plastic water bottles, to-go containers? Scientists say that’s a bad idea. ~health Article 850 words 27 votes
Norwegian study shows microplastics in wastewater are shielding pathogens from being destroyed by treatment ~health Article 357 words 13 votes
Sweden abolishes tax on plastic bags despite warnings usage could rise – centre-right coalition government says consumption already below EU target ~enviro pollution plastics Article 572 words 10 votes
‘Paper or plastic?’ will no longer be a choice at California grocery stores ~enviro pollution.water pollution.ground plastics Article 750 words, published Aug 30 2024 32 votes
Comprehensive bipartisan plastics recycling bill tackles plastics pollution in US ~enviro plastics recycling pollution Article 304 words, published Sep 19 2024 27 votes
Houston's plastic waste, waiting more than a year for "advanced" recycling, piles up at a business failed three times by fire marshal ~enviro recycling plastics Article 1307 words 13 votes
Ocean plastics: How much do rich countries contribute by shipping their waste overseas? ~enviro pollution.water plastics Article 1877 words 17 votes
US lawyers warned plastics makers to prepare for a wave of litigation over "forever chemicals" that could dwarf asbestos ~health Article 1720 words 27 votes
UNM researchers find microplastics in canine and human testicular tissue ~science biology Article 799 words, published May 15 2024 23 votes
Joe Biden administration commits $6B to cut US emissions from high-carbon industries ~enviro energy.renewable plastics climate change pollution Article 986 words 19 votes
Athletes likely to have higher levels of PFAS after play on artificial turf – study ~sports Article 524 words, published Mar 15 2024 9 votes
The plastic chemicals hiding in your food. Test results for bisphenols/phthalates. ~food Link 14 votes
Reduce, reuse, redirect outrage: How plastic makers used recycling as a fig leaf ~enviro plastics recycling climate change Article 1101 words 45 votes
Plant-based spread maker tries move into paper-based tubs ~enviro plastics recycling sustainability Link 13 votes
Transparent wood is stronger than plastic and tougher than glass ~science Article 1397 words 28 votes
These 3D printers print 3D printers! Touring inside Prusa Research's factory to see how they make their 3d printers (using their 3d printers!) and their filament. ~tech Video 41:42 10 votes