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 diverse …

Mar 6, 2026 · plastic, polymeric material that has the capability of being molded or shaped, usually by the application of heat and pressure.

Sep 8, 2025 · Plastic pollution is growing a threat to ecosystems, the climate and our own health. What can be done to prevent it?

Oct 31, 2025 · Plastic products are generally versatile, durable and lightweight. Plastic products are prominent in the construction, transportation, and packaging industries. Plastic innovations …

4 days ago · Plastic doesn’t just disappear — it breaks into microplastics, nanoplastics, and chemical byproducts. Here’s what actually happens as plastic degrades over time.

Dec 4, 2025 · UNEP supports governments, businesses, financial institutions, and other stakeholders in driving a just transition to a circular economy for plastics, helping to reduce plastic pollution and its …

Nov 18, 2025 · Plastic coverage from Scientific American, featuring news and articles about advances in the field.

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 health, and what …

Oct 19, 2023 · From polymers to nurdles, learn how plastic is created and what we can do to slow the lasting repercussions this material will have on both our planet and our lives.

In this article, we'll examine the chemistry of plastic, how it's made, how it's used, and how it's disposed of and recycled. We'll also look at some new biologically based plastics and their role in the future of …