Pathogenic viruses and antibiotic-resistant bacteria thrive on plastic. The biohazard risks of this ‘plastisphere’ shouldn’t be overlooked in efforts to tackle the pollution crisis.

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 ...

which fills the mold with melted plastic. [Print Practical] thought it just might be possible to 3D print custom molds at home and do it himself. His first attempt didn’t go so well. As it turns ...

To solve those problems, classic plastic trays are being replaced by silicone molds and trays with locking lids. I conducted multiple rounds of testing on the 16 best ice cube trays and molds and ...

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 ...

While a common family of bacteria, Comamonadaceae, grow on plastics in urban rivers and wastewater systems, it was unclear how these bacteria interact with and break down plastic. Professor Ludmilla ...

Sarah Hudgens is a content pro with over 15 years of experience writing and editing copy for a wide range of industry verticals and channels. Mold is a naturally occurring fungus that grows both ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

When mold spreads across a home ... Mould thrives on various surfaces, including fabric, paper, wood, glass, and plastic, especially in areas with excessive moisture like leaks, condensation ...

Reese Jones at Hook, Line and Sinker in Rogers recommends using plastic worms or jig and pigs for bass fishing. Best fishing is at sunrise, sunset or at night. Try top-water lures at first light.

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...