Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste— and why do single-use items ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter starting Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on ...

California has entered a new phase of waste reduction as a statewide ban on all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and ...

That’s because California is finally closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be ...

Researchers developed a plant based plastic that stays strong during use but dissolves safely in seawater, leaving no ...

Under Senate Bill 1053, stores and pharmacies across California will no longer be allowed to offer plastic bags. Starting in ...

New year, new laws — Montgomery County’s plastic bag ban is now in effect. News4’s Jackie Bensen reports. It's out with the ...

A new year means new laws, but there are many that don't affect Californians' day-to-day lives. Here are a few that might.

The rapid accumulation of plastic waste is currently posing significant risks for both human health and the environment on ...

A group of activists is pushing for Maryland to pass the bottle bill, a piece of legislation that they say will help get ...