Glass-filled polypropylene is already a very commonly used plastic for automotive parts, but could it be improved? Well, yes. A new substance, Gratek, is claimed to make the plastic 20% stronger yet ...

Vehicles began switching to plastic oil pans because they provide several advantages over metal. This trend goes beyond oil pans, as you may not realize several cars have bodies made of plastic. Auto ...

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Sand toys left behind on the beach can be swept into the ocean by rising tides. Once in the water, plastic toys break down until eventually becoming microplastics–or ...

Cake, friends, fun, and party bags...what is not to love about going to a birthday party? Maybe you remember a friend's celebration, but do you remember what you got in your party bag? They are often ...

Car Toys filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Aug. 18, announcing that the company will sell a majority of its stores to tenured employees and local competitors. The 38-year-old Washington car accessory ...

Have you noticed that a growing number of modern car parts are made up of plastic? Your grandpa is not lying when he says that they don't make 'em like they used to. The plastic content in cars ...

As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday for a global accord to end plastic pollution, an artist heaped piles of plastic waste onto a large sculpture in front of the United Nations office ...

As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday for a global accord to end plastic pollution, an artist heaped piles of plastic waste onto a large sculpture in front of the United Nations office ...

GENEVA — As nations began a second week of negotiations Monday for a global accord to end plastic pollution, an artist heaped piles of plastic waste onto a large sculpture in front of the United ...

In this video, the creator shows how to turn discarded HDPE plastic into functional toy cars. The process includes collecting, melting, molding, and assembling parts, offering a creative and ...

Indoor air, especially in cars, contains surprisingly high levels of microplastics, with potential inhalation of tens of thousands of particles daily. These particles, often small enough to penetrate ...

Experts explain some of the potential risks. Ask Well Experts explain some of the potential risks. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Melinda Wenner Moyer Q: If I leave a ...