Plastics are a wide range of synthetic or semisynthetic materials composed primarily of polymers. Their defining characteristic, plasticity, allows them to be molded, extruded, or pressed into a …

Sep 11, 2025 · plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

Oct 16, 2025 · Microplastics—tiny fragments formed when plastic products degrade—have been detected in human tissues at increasing rates in recent years and have been linked with a …

Jun 19, 2025 · Plastic coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

Jun 7, 2019 · Plastic pollution has become one of the most pressing environmental issues, thanks to the overwhelming rise in production of disposable plastic products. Plastic pollution is most …

May 15, 2025 · Plastic pollution poses a threat to the marine environment. It puts marine species at higher risk of ingesting plastic, suffocating, or becoming entangled in plastic pollution. …

Plastic has added much value to our lives: it’s a cheap, versatile, and sterile material used in various applications, including construction, home appliances, medical instruments, and food …

Jan 29, 2025 · Whether we know it, or like it, our bodies are polluted by tiny fragments of plastic that fail to break down in our earthly environment. What does that mean for our long-term …

WWF works globally to reduce plastic waste and pollution through advocacy, corporate partnerships, and community action.

Oct 1, 2025 · Plastic pollution is the harmful accumulation of synthetic plastic products in the environment. Plastics are persistent large-scale pollutants, and plastic debris (such as bottles, …