A global treaty to end plastic pollution is within reach, but action on chemicals, production and financing is critical.

Let's face it, plastic pollution is far from glamorous. According to Surfers Against Sewage, 8 million pieces of plastic pollution make their way into the ocean every day, killing 100,000 marine ...

To listen to the podcast on Retail Rx, click here. There's an inherent problem with much of traditional retail: The more you sell, the more you waste, especially when it comes to beauty, wellness and ...

Synthetic fiber makers are gearing up to combat water pollution caused by tiny pieces of plastic that fall off from the washing of fleece and other chemical fiber waste. The textile industry is ...

Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for our planet. Plastic waste can last for hundreds of ...

Green tea shines as a natural powerhouse of antioxidants, with catechins leading the charge among its polyphenols, which ...

From popular brands like Burger King, McDonald's, Starbucks, and Whole Foods to everyday kitchen staples such as rice and salt, a new study highlights the alarming extent of plastic contamination ...

Nations have not yet reached an agreement on how to solve the world's plastic problem. Though at least 95 countries support phasing out plastics, world leaders who prioritize money over the planet ...

Scientists in South Korea have developed a new method of decomposing one of the world's most common types of plastic, BusinessKorea reported. The breakthrough could have major implications in plastic ...

Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes. Plastic pollution is a global problem. Every year 19-23 million tonnes of ...

Green tea contains bioactive substances that may help boost your metabolism and break down fat cells. However, weight loss research has focused on green tea extracts or supplements, not the ...