The recycling symbol on that container doesn't necessarily mean it can go in your curbside bin. Here's how to decode those plastic recycling numbers.

Do resins have personal histories? In a way, they do. Maybe not the stuff of novels or Netflix documentaries, but they tell stories. Consulting firm C-MACC of Houston recently took a closer look at ...

Every week, millions of Americans toss their recyclables into a single bin, trusting that their plastic bottles, aluminum cans and cardboard boxes will be given a new life. Plastics are among the ...

Previous studies have found microplastics in blood, lungs, breast milk, and even in newborn babies. But now, researchers are ...

In addition to PS and LDPE, the Spanish company prepares recycled-content high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and polypropylene ...

Three major Japanese petrochemical companies said Wednesday they have agreed to integrate their domestic businesses for the production of general-purpose plastics next April, as they seek to ...

This screenshot shows Mitsui Chemicals Inc. President Osamu Hashimoto speaking during an online press conference on Sept. 10, 2025. (Kyodo) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Three major Japanese petrochemical ...

Welding isn’t just for metal. With the right equipment, DIYers also can repair most plastics, and the result is usually far superior to using glue. After researching and testing various top models, we ...

The National Environment Management Authority (Nema) has warned individuals and firms against the illegal trade in plastic bags, reiterating that the ban on their use remains in force.

For more than six decades, Vinidex has proudly delivered infrastructure pipeline solutions that keep communities and ...

The miracle material has made modern life possible. But more than 40 percent of it is used just once, and it’s choking our waterways. Just after dawn in Kalyan, on the outskirts of Mumbai, India, ...

The GCC Flexible Packaging Market is on a steady growth path, projected to increase from USD 4.2 billion in 2022 to USD 5.6 billion by 2029, registering a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period. This ...