I used to think of ocean plastic as a slow, vague threat—something that chokes turtles and whales only after years of ...

California will ban thick “reusable” plastic checkout bags on Jan. 1, 2026, closing a loophole in its 2014 plastic bag law.

WASHINGTON - Starting in 2026, shoppers across Washington will see an increase in plastic grocery bag fees, rising from eight ...

Wildlife rescuers in Essex are urging residents to think twice before leaving trash behind after a fox was found trapped in ...

Beginning on January 1, 2026, an additional four-cent charge will be added to each plastic bag sold by retailers and ...

Scientists have long known that plastic waste is bad for marine animals. A new study quantifies how little ingested plastic ...

Last Friday, a solo coastal clean-up took to some of Malta and Gozo’s most hard-to-reach shorelines, with a little help from ...

That trusty plastic spatula you reach for every morning might be serving up a side dish you didn't order: microplastics. We ...

As holiday waste amounts skyrocket, county officials warn not everything belongs in the recycling bin. Only clean, dry, loose ...