There must be product designers in these companies that can create durable and cost-effective products such as plastic desks, chairs, and tables that can replace the heavy reliance on timber.

With the holidays right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start stocking up on your party hosting supplies. Two of ...

You'll say, "Now WHY didn't I think of that?!" after you see these practical tips on how to set up a garage sale without tables!

To help you prevent furniture tip-overs in your home, CR tested 14 wall anchor kits. Find out which kits are best for the ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

For many of us, plastic containers are part of our daily lives; we use them to store, freeze, heat and transport a variety of different foods. But some scientists are concerned that the chemicals ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) is the main material used when creating plastic devices and equipment that needs to be strong. Toys, tiles and some types of furniture rely on HDPE for the ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

Consumers want something to be done about plastic pollution. Recycling is something. Therefore oil companies, manufacturers and retailers are doing it. The trouble is, many of these initiatives ...

Final negotiations for the first-ever United Nations treaty on plastic pollution are due to take place at the end of November. The latest treaty draft states two major objectives: to end plastic ...