Sea oats were selected because they are easy to move, cheap to grow and an essential part of coastal restoration. “Most of ...

A team of students from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy investigated whether recycling facilities could effectively sort plastics by the sounds they ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- More than 400 Philadelphia students showcased their science projects Thursday at the annual George Washington Carver Science Fair. The event, hosted by Temple University, is for ...

As a kid, I went door to door collecting cans to earn some pocket change. Today, I still take pride in recycling. I slice cardboard boxes down to size each Sunday, and make sure every viable plastic ...

Prepreg is a carbon fiber-reinforcement material infused with a controlled amount of partially cured epoxy resin. This makes it naturally tacky and difficult to handle. Researchers at Imperial College ...

Kentucky waterways are plagued by tire pollution, threatening the environment and public health. State officials say adjustments to the Kentucky Waste Tire Program could help confront dumped tires, ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the holidays wrap up and Christmas decorations go back into storage, there’s one more thing some residents may be wondering about: what to do with their real Christmas tree.

An estimate by environmental conservation nonprofit Oceana found that Coca-Cola's plastic use is projected to exceed 4.13 million metric tons (9.12 billion pounds ...

ST. LOUIS — If you are ready to get rid of your natural Christmas tree, there are plenty of locations in the St. Louis area that will take it and put it to good use. All decorations, tree stands, ...