Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The public isn’t too thrilled about that. About a third of Americans polled by PBS, ...

DULUTH, Ga. (WTVM) - A 22-year-old inventor is gaining viral attention for what he calls “Plastoline,” a fuel he says is made from plastic waste. Julian Brown says he uses a process called microwave ...

We’ve lovingly curated a guide to the best gifts for music lovers, because it’s not easy being an audiophile. You spend months crafting a Christmas music megamix as a gift for your familiars, sourcing ...

Occidental Petroleum is in talks to sell its OxyChem unit, including a large PVC resin business. Reuters reported the potential sale Sept. 28, citing the Financial Times. The report said OxyChem could ...

Olin Corp. is ending a joint venture with Mitsui & Co. Ltd. as it continues its plans to enter the North American PVC resin market. Clayton, Mo.-based Olin and Mitsui & Co. Ltd. have mutually agreed ...

It seems incredibly wasteful to discard takeout containers, especially since 14 million tons of plastic end up in the oceans every year. Luckily, there are many ways they can be reused in the kitchen ...

Scientists at Northwestern University have developed a groundbreaking nickel-based catalyst that could transform the way the world recycles plastic. Instead of requiring tedious sorting, the catalyst ...

The future of plastic recycling may soon get much less complicated, frustrating and tedious. In a new study, Northwestern University chemists have introduced a new plastic upcycling process that can ...

Learn how to make Bubble & Squeak Patties, a traditional British recipe made with leftover potatoes and cabbage. Crispy on the outside and soft inside, these patties are simple, tasty, and a great way ...

Have you noticed that a growing number of modern car parts are made up of plastic? Your grandpa is not lying when he says that they don't make 'em like they used to. The plastic content in cars ...