High school students spearheaded the petition, citing environmental and health concerns. Opponents emphasized personal choice and potential harms to local business. The debate included discussion of ...

(KTLA) – It’s been more than a decade since California enacted a soft ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery stores and other businesses. In the coming year, that ban will become more strict as the ...

Scientists are working with microbes found in Australia's unique ecosystem to create bioplastics which break down in land, soil and water. The research aims to tackle one of the most pressing global ...

A recent study in the journal Science found that plastic bag fees and bans in the U.S. led to a 25% to 47% decrease in ...