Tag: Plastics

Think we are cutting back? They are just getting started, and we are going to be buried in the stuff.

Hawaii's most populated island is implementing tough new rules for packaging.

"Bags for life," as they're called, do not get reused nearly as much as retailers would like to believe.

New research finds that on just two remote islands alone, nearly 600,000 crabs are killed every year by plastic debris.

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.

A ban will take place in the new year, followed by crackdowns on straws and grocery bags.

They're non-toxic, waterproof, and cute.

An eye-opening report reveals how low-grade plastics are burned as fuel, poisoning the surrounding soil and air.

A hopeful report by Greenpeace envisions a future where supermarkets have gotten rid of superfluous waste.

The Concept Shoe is a high-performance running shoe that gets fully recycled into alpine ski boot shells.

Provincial regulation would make stores' waste-reduction efforts easier to manage.

Cigarette filters are a scam and are a leading source of plastic pollution worldwide, say experts.

Most costumes are single-use plastics, made from polyester that's essentially disposable and non-recyclable. We can do better than that.

Consumers are choosing brands they think are better for the planet, so it’s important they know what they’re getting.

'Fly less' is the obvious answer, but there are some effective interim solutions, too.

It's one less form of plastic pollution on beaches and coastlines.

It's part of a statewide effort to crack down on plastic waste.

The consumer products giant says it will "fundamentally rethink its approach to packaging."