We're surrounded by plastics and other synthetic chemicals. Are you aware of these less obvious sources? Many common kitchen items contain hidden plastics or plastic-like materials, from coatings to ...

It’s a plastic world out there. About 460 million metric tons of the material are made each year, according to the United Nations, and some scientists are growing increasingly worried that ...

You think you know about plastic pollution. You’ve heard about ocean gyres, you recycle diligently, maybe you switched to a reusable water bottle. But here’s what they haven’t told you: Two garbage ...

The world has a plastic problem and it seems to be getting worse. A study released in late April found that chemicals in plastics were potentially associated with as many as 350,000 heart disease ...

For the average person, trying to avoid plastics can feel overwhelming—and maybe pointless. Our writer asked two experts how they navigate our plastic-filled world. While research into the health ...