‘It’s all on hold’: how Covid-19 derailed the fight against plastic waste Pandemic prompted states to temporarily ban reusable grocery bags and stalled legislation aimed
From yogurt containers to bath mats, stuff you use every day may come with hidden risks. Here are tips to minimize exposure. Most of the
Reusable bags, also known as “bags for life,” are trendy among the environmentally conscious consumers. Consumers who are thinking they are cutting down on plastic
Colorado lawmakers have a decision to make: Ban single-use plastic bags and foam takeout containers from many restaurants and retailers, or keep the plastics as
So much plastic trash is flowing into the oceans that 90 percent of seabirds eat it now and virtually everyone will be consuming it by
There is a lot of plastic in the world’s oceans. It coagulates into great floating “garbage patches” that cover large swaths of the Pacific. It washes up
Your cotton tote is pretty much the worst replacement for a plastic bag By Zoe Schlanger for Quartz, 04-01-19 If you’re trying to contribute as
McDonald’s new paper straws – described as “eco-friendly” by the US fast food giant – cannot be recycled. Last year, it axed plastic straws, even
If you’ve been paying attention recently, you’ve seen businesses and cities alike are banning plastic straws due to their inability to be recycled or biodegrade
Target, Walmart and others are working with Closed Loop Partners on a $15 million project to explore alternatives to traditional plastic bags in the retail
