Six years after Maine banned plastic retail bags, the Legislature is consider a slew of bills to strengthen the law, or ...

One small-business owner found an ingenious way to reuse plastic pill bottles, cutting down on costs and waste.

Amcor has launched its AmFiber Performance Paper stand-up pouch, a refill pack tailored for instant coffee and other dry ...

Leaders from Republic Services, Rumpke Waste & Recycling and elsewhere discussed their role in recycling plastics at the ...

The bill would restrict single-use plastics at restaurants, stores and hotels. It would ban thicker plastic bags and require single-use utensils and condiments be provided only by request.

Air India has confirmed that one of its flights from the US was forced to turn around last week after passengers trying to flush away plastic bags, rags and clothes clogged up most of its toilets.

BUTTERWORTH: Penang has introduced a daily no-plastic-bag campaign starting on Saturday (March 1), compelling consumers to use only reusable bags for their purchases. The campaign, known as "No ...

The muse of American Beauty, Katy Perry and bathroom trash cans everywhere just won’t go away. Credit... Supported by By Danielle Kaye Photographs and Video by Brian Karlsson Since New York’s ...

As the trend towards the international dispersion of certain value chain activities produces challenges, discover policies to meet these Tax transparency and international co-operation Enhanced ...

The Hong Kong government’s new HK$1 levy on all types of plastic bags, an increase from the previous 50 HK cent fee, will help combat plastic waste and encourage consumers to use reusable bags.

As for non-carrier disposable bags such as flat top plastic bags for bagging fresh produce as well as meat and seafood, they will not be subject to the mandatory charge. In a joint press release ...