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

mistakes Lego gives up on making bricks with recycled plastic, for now Rob Beschizza

Science Scientists discover that fungi can effectively break down plastic Jennifer Sandlin

evacuations An incredibly huge, toxic fire burns at an Indiana recycling plant that officials knew was a "fire hazard" (video) Carla Sinclair

Boing Boing Gadgets Turn your beer can into a cup with early Black Friday savings on this nifty can opener Boing Boing's Shop

Great Pacific Garbage Patch How do we clean plastics out of our oceans? Jennifer Sandlin

fast fashion Ultra-fast fashion company Shein is 'even worse than you thought' Jennifer Sandlin

consumerism Purse towers are shelves filled with containers that folks use to organize anything they might put into a purse Jennifer Sandlin

Blue Bin Why it is so hard to recycle plastic Jason Weisberger

recycling New York City recycling facilities receive 1,200 bowling balls each year Thom Dunn

recycling Watch: animation shows how much "recycled" plastic Britain dumps abroad Rob Beschizza

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

plastics Coca-Cola testing a paper-based bottle Clive Thompson

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

Boing Boing Gadgets The LastSwab will keep you from throwing away hundreds of cotton swabs every year Boing Boing's Shop

global warming Scientists: enzyme eats plastic like it's made of Pringles Séamus Bellamy

politics Tennessee lawmaker drinks from chocolate syrup bottle during legislative session without shame Xeni Jardin

china China announces ban of single-use plastic bags and straws Cory Doctorow