Plastics can fragment into small pieces, like the microplastics on this beach, and may never fully go away (Credit: NOAA). Microplastics are plastic pieces or fibers that are smaller than 5 ...

New construction in New York City must have cast-iron plumbing under current rules. A public policy group says that makes building more expensive. By James Barron Good morning. It’s Thursday. We’ll ...

It’s a problem, but it’s one we can do something about. Plastics are the most common form of marine debris. They can come from a variety of land and ocean-based sources; enter the water in many ways; ...

Interested in investing in plastic stocks? Lucky for you, plastics are ubiquitous. From packaging to household goods to building materials to automotive components, there seems to be no limit to where ...

How do you estimate emissions from wire coating by PVC extrusion? I understand that PVC resins used for pipe are likely to have fewer additives than PVC used for wire coating. However, the emissions ...

Discover how to construct your own metal pipe roller machine with this detailed DIY guide. We'll walk you through every step, from preparing the steel I-beam and aligning the bearing blocks to ...

The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead pipes, faucets, and fixtures. In homes with lead pipes that connect the home to the water main, also known as lead services lines, these ...

Sally Pipes is the Pacific Research Institute’s president, CEO and Thomas W. Smith Fellow in Health Care policy who analyzes the latest health care trends and topics including single-payer, Obamacare, ...