"I can’t bring myself to cover the waterkeeper boat in plastic shrink wrap," Melissa Paly writes, sharing her solution.

Abstract: This letter presents a model-free deep reinforcement learning framework for informative path planning with heterogeneous fleets of autonomous surface vehicles to locate and collect plastic ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter as of Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on all single-use plastic bags at the point of sale. The new policy closes a ...

From balloons to wrapping paper, everyone tends to produce more waste this time of year. We asked two scientists for tips on how to be more mindful of the environment when celebrating the holidays.

Supported by near-term investment in narrowing price gaps and new product development, we expect General Mills’ portfolio of strong brands to maintain an intangible edge. This investment helps ...

Researchers are exploring new biodegradable plastics made from natural ingredients that could help reduce environmental and health risks linked to conventional packaging. Early tests suggest these ...