A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim. By Julie Creswell and Hiroko ...
For the study, researchers analyzed more than 140 scientific articles on the impact of plastic water bottles on human health.
Researchers have developed new methods to upcycle poly (ethylene terephthalate) (PET) from discarded bottles into components for supercapacitors, devices that store and release energy quickly.
As focus on global climate change increases, researchers have honed in on decreasing the amount of fossil fuels used in plastic. A University of Minnesota study into the environmental impacts of the ...
Copenhagen, Denmark — Denmark's Lego said on Monday that it remains committed to its quest to find sustainable materials to reduce carbon emissions, even after an experiment by the world's largest ...
Polyester is one of the most popular fabrics in the world. Made from PET plastic, it is prized for its durability, lightness, and low cost of production. While these characteristics make it ideal for ...
NEW YORK -- Polo Ralph Lauren just launched a new version of its iconic polo shirt, only this one is made from plastic bottles. The company says The Earth Polo is made entirely of recycled plastic ...