For delicate items, consider rolling them to save space and prevent creasing, and avoid using plastic bags for long term ... “It’s kind of a space holder, so when you go to put your sweaters ...

A new study finds a bacterium in this family can break down the plastic for food. Researchers also identified the enzyme the bacterium use to degrade plastic. The discovery opens new possibilities ...

The regulations are being contested in court, but still remain in effect. The plastic bag ban has had an unintended consequence: a proliferation of reusable bags. Studies suggest reusable bags ...

bright tote bags that look to be constructed from the same pliable, perforated plastic as Crocs. If you’ve spent time on the sidelines yourself, you’d likely recognize these totes immediately ...

If you need an accessible way to store your plastic bags but don't want to spend money on a storage container, find out how ...

As part of implementing the law, single-use plastic bags for grocery purposes were prohibited from Oct. 1. Meanwhile, all government offices have stopped using single-use plastic water bottles.

The 19-year-old accounting student’s plastic gunny sack had stood out among the sea of trolley bags at the school’s registration, catching the eye of Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek among others.

Randa Lindsey Kachef does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Black-colored plastic used in children’s toys, takeout containers, kitchen utensils and grocery meat and produce trays may contain alarming levels of toxic flame retardants that may be leaching ...

Homeowners are permitted to use certain plastic bags inside their compost bins, according to the city Sanitation Department. “To ensure that our curbside composting program is easy for residents ...

Wonder Land: One of the campaign’s most important issues is the vast power and authority of the federal government. Photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images Mr. Bonta garnered headlines ...