New research suggests a surprising everyday exposure could quietly amplify the effects of an unhealthy diet.

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

Researchers find that soil aging of polyethylene microplastics has only a limited effect on their interactions with organic ...

Opportunities in high-density polyethylene include innovations in packaging, pipes, and multilayer materials. The U.S. and China lead in patent activity, revealing potential growth in polyolefin ...

Alfalfa derived nanomaterials accelerated polyethylene breakdown while supporting plant growth, suggesting plastic ...

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

The global polyethylene market, valued at USD 118.5 billion in 2024, is anticipated to surge to USD 197.3 billion by 2034, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast ...

I recently talked with some U.K. students who believe a solution to reducing plastic waste is to plant polystyrene. The central aim of the project is to try to isolate the genes that encode the ...

Polyethylene plastics—in particular, the ubiquitous plastic bag that blights the landscape—are notoriously hard to recycle. They're sturdy and difficult to break down, and if they're recycled at all, ...

Today’s plastic grocery bag could be tomorrow’s high-tech track suit, thanks to fabric made from polyethylene—the same polymer that is used to make plastic wrap. Analyses suggest that the fabric could ...

The global high-density polyethylene market will grow from $91.73 billion in 2022 to $100.99 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.1%. The HDPE market is expected to grow from ...

Polyethylene plastics -- single-use bags and general-purpose bottles -- are indestructable forever plastics. That also makes them hard to recycle. Chemists have found a way to break down the polymer - ...