Kane was struck by the high concentrations of microplastics found in the sediment, especially because Whittard Canyon is so ...

It’s generally safe to reuse plastic freezer and sandwich bags if they haven't stored raw meat, fish, eggs, or allergens. Bags should be washed with soap and water, air-dried completely ...

These days, when you head to a shop to buy clothes, most brands package your purchases in a recyclable paper bag, which looks more eco-friendly than plastic. But behind the scenes—in back rooms ...

"I was like 'I’m cool with it,'" said Victoria Hall. New York state’s 2020 ban on plastic bags was an effort to address the environmental impacts of plastic waste. Before the ban, an estimated ...

Arkansas researchers are pushing for a multi-tiered approach to tackle the plastic pollution crisis on Earth Day 2025.

The technology is designed to intercept floating debris before it reaches the ocean and is expected to prevent around 97,000 kilograms of waste—including more than 13,000 kilograms of plastic ...

Malaysia is banning single-use plastic bags at parks, nature reserves and retail outlets in a nationwide push to fight pollution, officials announced last week. The ban will take effect at forest ...

On Earth Day 2025, Arkansas researchers are calling attention to the growing plastic ... catching laundry bags as one way consumers can reduce personal contributions to pollution.

June Wong, Manager (Marine Pollution) at WWF-Hong Kong said, “After several years of implementation, the 50 cent price tag per plastic bag has already been absorbed by the public. Increasing the ...

Plastic in the sea and “ghost nets” that ... Youngsters sometimes go to the beaches with rubbish bags in hand to remove litter. Upcycled items such as rulers and boards are donated to schools.