Plastic pollution has become a major global environmental concern as modern societies rely increasingly on plastic products.

For people living near these waterways, the proposed law aims to address one of the most common pollutants found worldwide.

Art projects can help unlock more enthusiasm from citizens for deposit return schemes, reuse pilots or new recycling sorting ...

New research shows bottled water can contain more tiny plastic particles than tap water. Scientists explain why everyday ...

New research finds bottled water contains twice as many plastic particles as tap water, with millions of nanoplastics per liter that can enter your bloodstream.

The federal government says Canada’s ban on certain single-use plastics will remain in force following a new ruling from the ...

It's cheap. It’s convenient. But the health and environmental costs of plastic could exceed a trillion dollars.

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

Burning plastic waste for household fuel, or to manage household waste, may be far more prevalent in poor urban areas in ...

You probably already knew that plastic can be bad, but scientists have taken a closer look, and found out it can be bad in ...

A recent study published in the academic journal Sustainable Food Technology reported that films made from grapevine canes are both transparent and mechanically strong. When placed in soil, they fully ...

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