A chance discovery in a 1933 laboratory experiment led to polyethylene, a plastic now vital for packaging and industry. Chemists Eric Fawce...

Holding a stock is not an act of blind faith. It is not refusing to change one’s mind. It is not averaging down because the stock has falle...

A common kitchen habit of using aluminum foil for leftovers may be a hidden danger. The foil does not create an airtight seal, allowing bac...

India's plastic waste problem is being tackled by PolyCycl's innovative chemical recycling. The technology transforms difficult-to-recycle ...

Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...

Diabetes type 2 treatment: Trial participants either underwent a procedure used to improve blood sugar control in type 2 diabetes called du...

Your kitchen cutting board poses hidden risks. Plastic boards shed microplastics, potentially harming food and health. Wooden boards can tr...

A new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...

Recent studies reveal that steeping tea bags in boiling water releases billions of microplastic and nanoplastic particles. These tiny plast...

Costco recalls these two popular ready-to-eat items after plastic pieces were found in the dressing used in two ready-to-eat meals. The ret...

Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey have discovered microplastics in Antarctic snow near remote glaciers. This breakthrough reveal...

FSSAI launched a project to tackle microplastic contamination in food, starting in March. The initiative involves collaboration with key re...

The study suggests that the increasing presence of micro and nanoplastics in the environment poses a potential toxin challenge, emphasising...

Ensuring the safety of your child's food is paramount, and the choice of containers plays a vital role in achieving this goal. While plasti...

Beirut was marginally behind at 93% followed by India at 82%. European nations, including UK, Germany and France, had the lowest contaminat...

The re-use of tin and plastic cans are disallowed, especially for packaging edible oil and fat and there are specific rules for packaging o...