Litter is predominantly plastic, yes, but that’s because the things people tend to litter are predominantly made of plastics.

The lining on the inside of a nonstick pan is made of plastic. When heated, it can release toxic fumes; when scratched, it ...

As more people across Indiana participate in Plastic Free July, a growing global movement to reduce single-use plastics, the ...

Researchers found that reusable bags, containers, and cutlery provide significant environmental benefits compared to single-use plastic items.

New research on nanoplastics pollution and ‘chemicals of concern’ underscores the need for a strong agreement when ...

One Coastal Carolina University (CCU) student urged Myrtle Beach to ban single-use plastic bags during a meeting Tuesday. CCU ...

Environment Secretary Farhina Ahmed said the ministry will soon formulate and implement a detailed action plan to enforce the ban ...

Today marks the third anniversary of the Centre’s ban on single-use plastic (SUP) items. Starting July 1, 2022, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) imposed a nationwide ...

It’s been more than a decade since California enacted a soft ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other businesses. In the coming year, that ban will become more strict as the ...

In 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 54, a landmark plastic law that is designed to establish a circular economy for single-use plastic products and packaging.

A Delaware House bill proposes barring food establishments from supplying items like utensils, napkins, straws and condiments unless customers specifically request them to cut waste.