Across the US, laboratories are finding creative ways to minimize the amount of plastic they throw away.  

In a world beset by climate change, marine pollution, and dwindling natural resources, a member of the mushrooming human population pauses to consider his role.

Researchers discover a new species of bacteria that can break down a commonly used plastic.

Used ground coffee and other café food waste could one day be converted into plastics, detergents and other products.

Death breeds life in the world’s most diverse and abundant group of animals.

Dutch company Orthometals recycles and melts down implants left behind after cremation.

Doing science sustainably