In 1907 a chemist called Leo Bakerland invented a new type of rigid, synthetic plastic. He called it bakelite, and it was quickly seized upon by the modernism movement. “You can start mass ...

We may not be on speaking terms right now, but we do have a love affair with plastic – in fact it can be all consuming. Adaptable, lightweight, cheap and hygienic – fantastic plastics started ...

Eight million tonnes of plastic are dumped in our oceans every year. From our local beaches to the remote Arctic, it is choking our oceans and killing wildlife. And it’s getting worse. Without a ...

Plastic waste expert Mark Miodowonik explains the history of plastic and why he believes manufacturers must be responsible for making sure plastic is recycled.