Microplastics have been found in numerous organ systems and even in the human brain. It's impossible to avoid them altogether, but you can cut back, researchers say.

Purging our world of microplastics requires change at the government level. But until that happens, here are some things ...

The two companies are investing $180 million in Indianapolis to launch two businesses aimed at advancing plastic recycling. "The market is there," says Republic Services CEO Jon Vander Ark.

Black women’s metaphorical pledge of allegiance to braids dates back thousands of years. In the 60s, advancements in polymer ...