Former EPA official Judith Enck explains why plastic pollution is a production problem—and how policy, not recycling, can ...

Plastic production is a massive source of greenhouse-gas emissions. I remember using a princess toothbrush when I was little. The handle was purple, teal, and sparkly. Like most of the other pieces of ...

Four years after Germany phased out light plastic bags, how has the EU addressed plastic waste— and why do single-use items still pile up in takeaway restaurants, shops and the environment? Plastic ...

When it comes to grab-and-go meals, Costco is a reliable and popular option in the US. The retailer, however, recently made news for recalling two of its ready-to-eat Caesar salad products. The reason ...

This is viewer supported news. Please do your part today. Judith, can you take us through your kitchen and tell us what you did, since you’re so concerned about plastic? JUDITH ENCK: Sure. The kitchen ...

NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Today is World Environment Day, an observance that’s been drawing attention to many issues affecting our ecosystems since 1973. Each year, a theme is presented with 2025 focusing ...

"The Problem With Plastic" is both a call to arms and a thorough look at the far-reaching effects of plastic production.

In recent years, solutions to the plastic problem have centered around two dominant narratives: recycling and alternative materials. Yet despite considerable investment and public awareness campaigns, ...

With government waste cleanup and prevention initiatives worldwide, it is finally getting easier to choose a holiday in a more eco-friendly destination. ByJoanne Shurvell, Contributor. Forbes ...

Plastic bags are not biodegradable and pose a huge problem for the environment, the marine ecosystem in particular. These ...