A video which falsely claims to "prove" the existence of fake plastic rice in the food supply Despite little evidence that it's a widespread problem, rumours of "plastic" rice being sold in Africa ...

Scientists have new evidence to explain why plastic is dangerous to sea turtles: the animals mistake the scent of plastic for food. Thus, a plastic bag floating in the sea not only looks like a ...

It’s made from lightweight, BPA-free plastic, and it comes with a silicone ... loop that you can easily clip to your daypack with a carabiner. If you want your water bottle to feel a little ...

You see photos of plastic pollution in the ocean, but it can be hard to connect that to the plastic you're buying and using every day. Here are three ways the plastic you throw away can end up in the ...

There often are tiny bits of plastic in the fish and shellfish we eat. Scientists are racing to figure out what that means for our health. Read this story and more in the June 2018 issue of ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

A rising tide of plastic waste is choking our oceans, threatening fragile ecosystems and killing sea life. While plastic has revolutionised our way of life since it was invented in the 1950s, the ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

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 ...

Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These ...