Up until recently, I wouldn’t have been able to tell you exactly what my dish sponge is made of. I use them daily to scrub plates, silverware, cutting boards, and reusable water bottles but I didn’t ...

Around 4 a.m. Monday, Amazon Web Services confirmed the company was experiencing a worldwide operational issue. The AWS outage was resolved with “services returning to normal operations” around 6 p.m.

This artist uses polyester cord with plastic canvas to create a handmade bag. Each stitch builds structure, each pull shapes purpose, turning simple materials into something practical with ease. The ...

Summer is in full swing here at the library, which means the Reading Challenge Treasure Chest is full and ready for you to pick your prize. Remember that prizes need be collected on or before July 31.

Altoona Area Public Library, 1600 Fifth Ave., has announced its programs and activities for July. – In partnership with the Video Game Clubs of America, the library will host a gaming club from 3 to 5 ...

Using crowdsourced data from shore cleanups, researchers found that areas that enacted plastic bag bans or fees had fewer bags littering their lakes, rivers and beaches than those without them. By ...

Kevin A. Schug receives funding from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes for Health, ExxonMobil, and Weaver Consultants Group. He is affiliated with VUV Analytics, Inc. and ...

Plastic food storage containers are commonly used in almost every kitchen. While plastic containers are not the best option, they are still popular as they are budget-friendly, lightweight and help ...

It was a few years ago when scientists discovered microplastics in the human bloodstream for the first time. More recent findings have highlighted how humans are exposed to these particles by just ...

People walking the streets of downtown Petaluma, California, started seeing something new on the sidewalks in summer. Alongside the usual trash cans and recycling containers were large purple bins ...

After the hustle and bustle of the holiday season comes the less-exciting task of putting away all your seasonal décor. While throwing your decorations into a plastic tote might be tempting, the best ...