It's a well-documented fact that we have a plastic problem. Plastic is so ubiquitous in packaging, many people don't even think twice about tossing it in the trash, even though it will likely end up ...

Motivated by our growing problem with plastics, which are environmentally damaging both to produce and after they're disposed of, scientists are tinkering away with more eco-friendly forms of the ...

During the past few years, makers of home cleaning products, shampoos and laundry detergent have been pledging to reduce the amount of plastic used in packaging or use only recycled plastic. Now ...

Powdered materials often form solid lumps when exposed to moisture, a process called caking. Now, a powder’s tendency to cake — usually an annoyance to manufacturers — has been exploited to create a ...

Plastic containers line nearly every shelf of any health and beauty aisle. To tackle this earth-endangering practice, Stockholm-based design studio Form Us With Love set out to make personal care more ...