Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's ...

Research reveals food packaging releases plastic particles. Microplastics contaminate common foods and drinks. Opening ...

Gently used reusable bags are collected, sanitized, and distributed to food banks, pantries, and directly to residents in ...

The main finding is that these plastic bag policies are effective in limiting, although not eliminating, plastic bag litter ...

Under Decision No. 8/2024, the ban will be gradually implemented across all sectors, with the goal of eliminating single-use plastic shopping bags nationwide by 2027.

A major review finds plastic particles enter food through packaging, processing, and repeated use—explaining how they end up ...

Plastic bag bans and fees reduce shoreline litter, but research has found they aren't enough to solve global plastic ...

Plastic pollution has emerged as one of the most severe environmental crises globally, with single-use plastic bags ...

There are two types of plastic that are food safe: polypropylene (PP) and polyethylene (PE). Look for their corresponding ...

Delaware House Bill 111, which would cut back on single-use food service items, will soon be discussed. Here's what to know.

Researchers systematically mapped the evidence on micro-, meso-, and nanoplastics migrating from plastic food-contact ...

Regulations cut plastic bag waste on shorelines by close to 50% finds a new study. Skip to Content. ... such as allowing plastic takeout bags at restaurants for food safety.