Big, broad, contemporary profiles are still in and great for a larger space, but retro designs are also back in the game with nods to midcentury modern and '70s Italian styling, says Cervoni. Curves ...

Chemists have developed a catalytic process that turns the largest component of today's plastic waste stream, polyolefin plastic bags and bottles, into gases -- propylene and isobutylene -- that ...

Despite the planet’s growing plastic pollution crisis, petroleum-based polymers have become an integral part of modern life. They make cars and airplanes lighter and more energy efficient.

Watch the CBS Reports documentary, "Advanced Recycling: Does Big Plastic's Idea Work?" About 48 million tons of plastic waste are generated each year in the U.S., and very little of it is ever ...

Labor Day Weekend is the perfect time to take advantage of steep deals on outdoor furniture, dining pieces, fire pits and more. In fact, after years of expert deals coverage, our editors have ...

For extra seating, don’t miss out on this patio bench that’s made from weather-resistant resin. It also pulls double duty, as it serves as a storage box, so you can keep seat covers ...

Indonesia is the fourth most populous nation in the world with 275 million people, but the second largest plastic polluter after China, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP).

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Roughly 10 years after California tried and failed to ban plastic bags at grocery stores, state lawmakers have passed a law that they say will forever end the choice of “paper or plastic” in ...

Each of the three-inch thick foam-padded cushions uses a polyester-blend cover for comfort ... This provides it with a classic patio furniture feel. This set is resistant to weather, water ...