Plastic pollution is a huge issue on a global scale, but it could be harming your backyard. Tiny pieces of plastic can chip ...

Polling shows environmental issues are far from the top of voters’ minds this year, and the global plastics crisis rarely gets a mention—unless it’s to defend plastic straws. Nevertheless ...

New research has detected high levels of flame retardants in some toys, kitchen utensils and other household items made from recycled black plastic. But the potential health effects remain unclear.

By Hiroko Tabuchi Scientists have found plastic pollution almost everywhere they have looked. In clouds. On Mount Everest. In Arctic snow. Now, for the first time, tiny plastic particles have been ...

The plastic wrapping, bubble wrap and shopping bag were secured with black and silver sticky tape while a black elastic strap was held around the neck using carabiner clips. When Dr Collis removed ...