Science Apr 03 1 in 3 Americans say they’ve reduced how much plastic they’re using By Bella Isaacs-Thomas
Science Jan 25 How this chemical engineer is hacking plastic production to promote sustainability Many of the products we use today, especially ones made from plastic, rubber or other long-lasting materials, will outlive us for generations. Researchers like chemical engineer and 2020 MacArthur fellow Paul Dauenhauer are working on solutions that can offer us… By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas
Science Jul 14 COVID-19 has resurrected single-use plastics. Are they here to stay? Pandemic precautions have given new life to disposable plastic products, which the industry claims are more "hygienic" than reusables. But critics say there's no scientific evidence this is so. By Jessica Heiges, Kate O'Neill, The Conversation
Science Oct 30 Watch Chemical Used in Household Plastics Sparks Concerns The chemical bisphenol A, known as BPA, is used to make many common plastic products used in U.S. homes, including baby bottles. Scientists and expert panels have been tasked with determining whether BPA has adverse effects on human health.