Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Recycled plastics are promoted on everything from water bottles and fleece jackets to shopping bags and yogurt cups. This product is made with XX% recycled plastic. Verifying such ...

Researchers at the University of New England have created a low-cost, high-recovery method to extract microplastics from agricultural soils, potentially establishing a global testing standard. This ...