To combat the industry's waste problem, some studios are trading throwaway materials for ones they say can biodegrade or be recycled.

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Researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to upcycle discarded plastics into new materials with enhanced properties. This innovation not only offers a potential solution to the global plastic ...

Yes, it looks like wood, but it’s not. Instead, it’s made with recycled single-use plastic bottles and natural stone — you ...

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Soft plastic packaging such as lolly bags ... They are then transformed by manufacturers such as Replas into a range of recycled products including outdoor furniture for community groups. They’ve also ...

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 ...

A mini-dress made from matted wads of discarded fabric scraps. A corset of disposable straws, with plastic forks dangling from the waist. Skirts of knotted plastic fishing line with a bodice made ...

These are then loaded onto lorries and taken to reprocessors where they can be recycled and made into new things. The plastic will be turned into new containers, clothing or outdoor furniture ...

Dr. Stephanie Widmer explains potential hazards of single-use plastic. Safety concerns have loomed over microplastics, be it from your cutting board while prepping food to cook at home or items ...