Or disheartened when you find that your trim has rotted and will no longer hold paint? Then step back and consider the ...

Learn more. How to make the black plastic on your car look new again. All plastics eventually fade when exposed to the environment, but if your car’s trim is starting to look gray and sad ...

Bumpers have long been painted by car makers, but there is still a surprising amount of (usually black) plastic trim on a car to ... when it had the edge. Angelwax says this spray sealant will ...

Once you apply the mixture on your fingers—and wait for it to dry—you can file, trim, and add nail art to suit your style. Acrylic nails might be stylish and sturdy, but they're not exactly ...

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...

Despite global concerns over the accumulation of plastic waste, the drive to produce new plastics shows no signs of slowing down. According to OECD data, the world’s annual plastic production ...

This story is part of Planet or Plastic?—our multiyear effort to raise ... Plymouth University’s Coxside Marine Station, at the edge of the harbor. A lean man of 54, with a smooth pate rimmed ...

You see photos of plastic pollution in the ocean, but it can be hard to connect that to the plastic you're buying and using every day. Here are three ways the plastic you throw away can end up in the ...

Plastic is a really useful man-made material that has transformed our lives, but what happens after we throw it away is causing a big problem for our planet. Plastic waste can last for hundreds of ...

Scientists have developed a "self-digesting plastic", which, they say, could help reduce pollution. Polyurethane is used in everything from phone cases to trainers, but is tricky to recycle and ...

Plastic surgery is often associated with cosmetic procedures like nose jobs or liposuctions. And while these are an important aspect of what plastic surgeons do, they're not the only focus. These ...