At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won’t leave microplastics in the environment.

Straws might seem insignificant, but the plastic straw has come to symbolize a global pollution crisis over the past decade.

The National Women’s Soccer League will establish a $5 million fund for players as part of a settlement that stemmed from allegations of emotional and sexual misconduct that rocked the league in 2021.