Smithsonian Magazine

This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades

Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh created her award-winning Eco Purge to help address the global problem of plastic pollution ...

Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative

At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won't leave persistent microplastics ...

Everyday packaging plastic may compound fatty liver risk from burgers and sodas

Microplastics have become nearly impossible to avoid. They have been detected in oceans, drinking water and even the human ...

Scientists found plastic in Amazon fish, with tiny particles sticking to their gills and becoming trapped in the river plants around them

Plastic pollution is alarmingly prevalent among fish in the Amazon, leading to serious complications in their gills and ...

Tracking Plastic Act proposes advancing recycled content standards

The bill introduced by California Democrat Adam Schiff comes as debate swirls about what counts as recycled content in plastic packaging and how it should be labeled.
The New York Times

Black Plastic Kitchen Tools Might Expose You to Toxic Chemicals. Here’s What to Use Instead.

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s covered the ...
Los Angeles Times

We’re losing the race against plastic, but there’s a solution

Within 15 years, a garbage truck’s worth of plastic could be entering our environment every second. Not every minute. Every second. Plastic is everywhere in modern life and has essential, lifesaving ...
The New York Times

Plastic Is Everywhere. Now What?

We independently review everything we recommend. We may make money from the links on our site. Learn more› By Katie Okamoto Katie Okamoto is an editor focusing on sustainability. She’s covered the ...

Transform Plastic Waste into Stunning Sun Catchers: A Simple DIY Guide

Product packaging, berry containers, or any other sturdy, clear plastic waste will work. Make sure it’s clean and dry, then trace the design onto the plastic with the permanent marker.

The Best No- and Low-Plastic Kitchen Tools and Appliances, According to Professional Chefs

Ditch plastic for high-end materials that will improve your cooking and last longer ...

What is the best glue for plastic?

There are several types of glue out there tailored to sticking plastics together, but it can be difficult to know which glue ...