PLASTIC

Transport yourself into the world of an artist who makes everything out of single-use plastics through Feb. 5.

A research team at U-M has found a way to chemically recycle PVC into usable material.

Sutton, 13, has raised almost $8,000 for area environmental causes and nonprofits through selling handmade biodegradable bracelets and ornaments through her JustIZZY initiative.

Here's a guide to zero waste grocery stores around Metro Detroit, what they are, where they are, and more.

If this year’s gardening has resulted in a collection of plastic flower pots and trays sitting in your yard or garage, good news: you can recycle them at Meijer stores.

Go into any store right now to buy pretty much anything, and you’ll find literal tons of plastic packaging. Goods are shrink-wrapped, sealed and stored, all in plastic.

Will this sunscreen trick do more than just protect your skin from UV rays?

A team of U-M researchers set out to see if reusable products are truly sustainable.

If you see people rummaging through your recycling cart this summer, don’t be alarmed.

On Friday, Mexico City’s environmental secretary said via Twitter that “from today on Mexico City without single-use plastics.” The message urged people to think of always carrying reusable containers like never leaving home without their cell phones. Mexico City lawmakers passed the ban on plastic bags, utensils and other disposable plastic items in 2019. The ban on plastic bags took effect last year. The ban also covers disposable plastic cups, plastic stirrers, single-use coffee capsules and balloons among other items. In 2019, Mexico City produced about 13,000 tons of garbage per day, according to the capital’s environmental agency.

Plastic made from air may help solve carbon emissions crisis The plastics industry creates 1.8 trillion pounds of carbon emissions every year, but now Newlight Technologies has figured out a way to take pollution and turn it into plastic that you can hold in your hand. Ben Tracy reports.