The global dominance of fossil-based synthetics-what the European Commission found commanded 67 percent of the world's textile fiber production in 2023 and contributes to the 90-odd million tons of ...

Nylon cooking bags and plastic-lined cardboard cups are conveniences many people rely on, but a new study suggests that they are an underappreciated source of nanoparticles. They report that the ...

Bengaluru: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a rapid process to recycle one of the most difficult types of plastic waste—without compromising its strength and ...