Most people are aware of the harm single-use plastic cause to the Earth. It winds up in oceans, take hundreds of years to break down, and end up in landfills. While the harms are obvious, identifying ...

Placer County leaders are considering a new ordinance aimed at reducing trash and plastic pollution in the Tahoe Basin.

Days after the U.N. global plastics treaty negotiations failed to produce an agreement, one of the world’s top contributors to plastic pollution has abandoned its plastic reduction and reuse goals.

Global health burdens associated with plastic systems could double by 2040 without immediate and coordinated action.

Microplastics have been increasingly in the news and for good reason. They have been found in every human body system assessed, and have been associated with adverse health outcomes. Microplastics ...

SUNY's Elimination of Single-Use Plastics and Preference for Durable and Reusable Alternatives Policy, issued in March 2024, directs all campuses to eliminate purchases of plastic products designed ...

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Those small toiletry amenities guests receive at hotels may soon come to an end. Officials hope it’s a way to make Hawaii more eco-friendly and sustainable. “There’s an incredible ...

Summer brings the opportunity to enjoy nature, outdoor adventure, and water play. Alameda is a wonderful city to experience all three with easy access to Crown Beach, Crab Cove, Shoreline Park, and ...

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New Jersey prohibits restaurants from automatically including plastic utensils and napkins with takeout starting August 2026.

SUNY's Elimination of Single-Use Plastics and Preference for Durable and Reusable Alternatives Policy, issued in March 2024, directs all campuses to eliminate purchases of plastic products designed ...