recycling Black plastic take-out containers may be toxic Gail Sherman

Barbie Daryl Hannah introduces decomposable "MyCelia Barbie" Thom Dunn

Weird A taxonomy of those little plastic bread clasps Rob Beschizza

History The dark side of plastic: understanding the impact on our bodies, ecosystems, and the world Elías Villoro

Japan Japanese convenience stores introduce hot bottled water Mark Frauenfelder

plastic "Bushcraft" expert uses a bunch of rolls of plastic wrap to make a crappy hammock Mark Frauenfelder

Science Microplastics have been found in human blood for the first time ever Devin Nealy

plastic Scientists have invented a plastic alternative made of sperm Annie Rauwerda

recycling The US exports its plastic waste. But now other countries are rejecting it. Thom Dunn

lego LEGO's new botanical collection is made from plant-based plastics Thom Dunn

recycling Big Oil has been lying about plastic recycling since at least 1974 Thom Dunn

makers Young woman invents ingenious bioplastic made from fish scales and red algae David Pescovitz

toys Lego's new green-minded effort to collect and redistribute old bricks David Pescovitz

lego Watch Lego minifigures being born David Pescovitz

art Incredible art from plastic trash David Pescovitz

Environment Nepal is banning single-use plastic on and around Mt. Everest David Pescovitz

Kids LEGO to launch botanical set made of sugarcane-based plastic Andrea James

art Look closely: These Hawaiian shirts depict our plastic-polluted oceans Rusty Blazenhoff

Environment UK's indie music fests vow to end plastic bottles and straws at events Andrea James