Plastic pollution is a growing environmental crisis that threatens wildlife, marine ecosystems, and human health. With millions of tons of plastic waste generated each year, it is crucial to take ...

When Tiwonge Mzumara-Gawa was a child, her mother sent her to market with a basket woven from grasses. “But now we don’t do ...

Organizers representing Mankato Zero Waste and Beyond Plastics Greater Mankato collected more than 310 pounds of single-use plastic detritus during a two-hour period.

Single-use plastic, including water bottles, straws, and bags, contribute to much of the pollution worldwide. Having a "zero waste starter kit" on hand can make it easier to say no to single-use ...

Trash Talk Do plastic bans work? Local waste experts say it’s too soon to know Last month, the state banned foam clamshells and trays. Litter wranglers said they still find other illegal items ...

Plastic experts say recycling is a scam. Should we even do it anymore? Evidence shows fossil fuel companies pushed recycling instead of addressing our growing plastic problem ...

KOCHI: From October 2, Gandhi Jayanti, you’ll have to sacrifice the luxury of using small plastic water bottles and food containers during gatherings for the sake of environment. The Kerala High ...

Big brands like Procter & Gamble and Nestlé say a new generation of plants will help them meet environmental goals, but the technology is struggling to deliver.

A plastic straw might look simple and convenient, but not many people know that its journey is contributing great harm to the environment, especially to oceans. As one of the top five items most found ...

And while new overseas destinations have emerged, a growing number of countries are starting to say no to trash. This year, Thailand and Indonesia also announced bans on plastic-waste imports.

Plastic pollution is a very real and burgeoning threat to our health and environment. Here's how you can cut down your increasing reliance on plastic, according to zero-waste experts.

HOUSTON, Tex.—When the news crew showed up outside a waste-handling business that's failed three fire safety inspections and has yet to gain state approval to store plastic, workers quickly ...