Gasoline prices are complicated and influenced by a number of intertwining factors and supply chain issues. The cost of raw crude oil that is used by refineries to produce gasoline accounts for more than half of the price drivers see at the pump.

McKinsey released a new report outlining the emissions profiles of plastic vs. non-plastic alternatives in multiple use cases. They found that in nearly every case examined, plastics are responsible for less greenhouse gas emissions throughout their lifecycle than alternative materials.

What's the difference between advanced recycling and traditional, mechanical recycling? This video explains the difference between these two methods and why advanced recycling could help increase recycling rates.