A journalist traveled to five continents to learn about the afterlife of our trash, and why most “recyclable” plastic ...

The plastic bags most New Mexicans carry groceries or takeout food with might be different soon, statewide. That is, if a ...

A new book shows how residents of wealthier nations are jeopardizing the health and safety of other parts of the planet.

The process of turning waste plastic into new bags is an amazing blend of innovation and sustainability. Old plastic materials are collected, cleaned, shredded, and melted down to form fresh raw ...

Global Plastic Production Every year, the world sees the production of over 400 million tons of plastic. This staggering ...

Wake Forest ends loose leaf collection, requires compostable yard waste bags or reusable containers from March 17.

Since New York’s ban on the distribution of single-use plastic bags took effect five years ago, Francisco Marte, who owns five bodegas in the Bronx with his brothers, has been conflicted about how to ...

Ocean Plastic Forum, Kabadiwalla Connect, Gleco A/S, and Desmi RoClean A/S are leading a Danish-Indian initiative to recycle on-land and 'ocean-bound' plastic waste into recycled polypropylene big ...

As plastic waste builds up, New York is turning from recycling to reduction, according to a recent report. Many assume most ...

Meanwhile, thicker plastic bags labeled "reusable" have been introduced following ... In India, for example, the plastic ban ...