"I'm against that." Lawmakers debate controversial bills that would add surcharge for plastic bags: 'It's a tax savings to ...

Plastic pollution is a severe environmental issue, especially affecting our oceans. Each year, millions of tons of plastic ...

Under the proposal, big-box stores would no longer be allowed to distribute plastic bags starting in 2029. Instead, they ...

New Jersey’s plastic bag ban, enacted in May 2022 under Governor Phil Murphy, aimed to curb environmental pollution by ...

Opinion: 'Progress for the city doesn’t only come from attracting big name companies and potential new jobs, it must also ...

When the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement was passed in the 1970s, eutrophication was the big problem. Eutrophication ...

Plastic pollution is a global problem that significantly impacts humans, wildlife and ecosystems. To combat this mounting ...

The study published recently shows that the plants absorb and accumulate atmospheric microplastics, and its level in ...

Serving the nation since 1947 by providing an accurate, objective, uninterrupted flow of news to the people, the national ...

This voluntary program intends to educate, engage and recognize businesses in the Township that commit to action in reducing ...

The Quezon City Government will prohibit disposables and single-use plastic (SUPs) bags, packaging, and cutlery within the ...