The list underscores trends in modern eating, including an emphasis on sustainability, diversity and inclusivity.

C&EN has compiled a library of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in the environment.

Amir Ameli and Xiao Zhang of Washington State University have created a more environmentally-friendly alternative to polystyrene foam (better known as Styrofoam) which performs better than Styrofoam as an insulator and can support up to 200 times its own weight without losing its shape.

Scientists have discovered enzymes capable of degrading polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

A recent report on “Accelerating the Circular Supply Chain for Plastics” highlights the need to address plastics pollution by capitalizing on technologies that convert waste plastics into other materials.