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 ...

Introduction Soon, representatives of many of the world’s nations will once again convene to negotiate a global treaty aimed ...

Campaigners and the community in Sheffield are rallying in a National Day of Action against plastic pollution this Saturday, 19 July. The Surfers Against Sewage “The People vs Plastic” campaign will ...

Regardless of the patchwork of regulations aimed at limiting plastic bag use in the United States, new research indicates ...

"It's ridiculous." Resident shares baffling photo of obnoxious sighting on local street corner: 'We should really try to make ...

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.

While California was ahead of the curve with its single-use plastic bag ban, the loophole that allows stores to sell thicker, “reusable” bags for $.10 handicapped its overall effectiveness, and may ...

It’s been more than a decade since California enacted a soft ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other businesses.