Thousands of tonnes of plastic pollution could be escaping into the environment every year . . . from our mouths. Most chewing gum on sale is made from a variety of oil-based synthetic rubbers—similar ...

This study examines how mindfulness fosters pro-environmental behaviors (PEBs) to address single-use plastic pollution, a critical localized environmental issue. We explore the mediating roles of ...

As global concern over plastic pollution intensifies, a growing share of the problem is tied not to where waste is discarded, ...

Rivers carry plastic across continents, so scientists tracked its movement across continents too. A sweeping new UC Santa Barbara-led study spanning four continents and eight countries has amassed one ...

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Microplastics, tiny plastic fragments less than five millimeters in ...

Over the last decades, plastic pollution has predominantly been considered a downstream issue, focusing on marine litter and waste management challenges. However, this limited focus is insufficient in ...

Henry County deputies looking for the public's help identifying individual The Henry County Sheriff’s Office said they are requesting the public’s help in identifying an individual. Robbery suspect ...

Once treated as a disposal challenge, sugarcane waste is now being transformed into compostable products that reduce plastic ...

WASHINGTON — When it comes to laws addressing plastic pollution, the vast majority of states need improvement to reduce, reuse and recycle, according to the new United States of Plastic Report from ...

We’ve built a modern world on plastic. Our food packaging, cosmetics, clothing, furniture, and even outdoor gear are most often made from plastic. But why is that? The easiest answer is that it’s ...

Algalita Marine Research and Education, a local nonprofit that works to advance scientific knowledge about the impact of oceanic microplastic pollution, wants to support teachers who are inspiring and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Francesca Dominici is director of the Harvard Data Science Initiative. The World Health Organization 2024 report recently urged ...