Plastic may well be a useful everyday item, but its careless disposal in oceans and inland waterways is a pressing global ...

Plastic is a product that is ubiquitous in today's society, says Sarah Morath, Wake Forest professor of law and author of the book "Our Plastic Problem and How to Solve It." The World Bank estimates ...

Readers respond to a guest essay about throwaway plastic. Also: President Trump the divider; stealth legislation.

The Farewell to Foam Act, which would phase out the sale and distribution of plastic foam food containers, packing peanuts ...

Black plastic cooking utensils are sleek, cost-effective, and easy to use. They're also potentially toxic, according to a new study published in Chemosphere, a scientific journal focusing on ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / August 6, 2025 / Plastic has shaped the modern world. From packaging and medical devices to industrial goods and consumer products, it's one of the most versatile ...

As the planet drowns in plastic waste, companies are devising bizarre alternatives, including stretchy seaweed, reverse vending machines and bamboo utensils, to save us all. Plastic waste often does ...

People walking the streets of downtown Petaluma, California, started seeing something new on the sidewalks in summer. Alongside the usual trash cans and recycling containers were large purple bins ...

Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in tackling the problem. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of ...

If we want safe water in New York City, we can’t “plastic bottle” our way out of the problem. NYC can lead with solutions that protect both our health and planet from toxic plastic pollution. You’ve ...

So where is all this plastic coming from? A huge source is a place you'd least expect: your own kitchen. Between food wrap, ...