The winner of the inaugural Natural Robotics Contest not only swims through the water like a real fish — it also helps combat pollution in the process. Created by University of Surrey chemistry ...

ANN ARBOR, MI – Polyvinyl chloride or PVC is now a recyclable type of plastic after scientists at the University of Michigan discovered a way to chemically recycle the widely used material. PVC is a ...

Many industry and water officials argue plastic pipes pose no health risks, while some advocacy groups are raising the alarm. As water utilities mobilize to replace millions of lead pipes across the ...

Tankers of vinyl chloride were going halfway across the country, government records show, a trip highlighting the risks of transporting chemicals as plastics production grows. By Hiroko Tabuchi When a ...