In terms of value, the Furniture Plastic Market is projected to grow from USD 15.95 billion in 2025 and to reach USD 21.55 ...

When plastic entered the design world in the 20th century, it was hailed as a wonder material—something strong, durable, lightweight, affordable, and malleable enough to sculpt into expressive, ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more My family of six spends a lot of time on our back patio, and we like to entertain despite it being a ...

Painted? No, plastic. Outdoor furniture made of polymer instead of wood has become the most popular option for backyard and poolside use in recent years, Oliver and others say. The polymer products ...

A brother-and-sister team in Spain started a sustainable business model recycling old and damaged nets into stadium seating ...

You might get eco-guilt when you toss a plastic bottle into the recycling bin. Will the material from the container really be used to make something new? The answer to that question is unclear.

You would think that outdoor patio furniture would be made to withstand the elements, but furniture made from these materials ...

Packaging for lotion, toothpaste, and makeup is a recycling disaster. But ReFactory, a UK-based family business, has a complex process to give it a new life. It makes plywood-like plastic boards and ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Millions of plastic furniture restraint kits are being recalled for posing tip-over and entrapment hazards to children, according to a notice posted by the U.S. Consumer Product ...

Materials scientists are cooking up environmentally friendly polymers from natural sources like silk, plant fibers and whole algae. Economics and acceptance remain hurdles. By Boyce Upholt / Knowable ...