Washington’s plastic bag ban is making things worse. The state’s own study says we should drop it. That’s right. Drop the ban. The new Washington State University (WSU) report is clear. Bring back ...

The National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) has raised concerns over the re-emergence of illegal importation, manufacture, use, and sale of plastic bags in Kenya’s retail outlets. In a ...

A trip to the grocery store often feels mechanical: you go in, grab your usual list of necessities, pack them up, then head home to unload. But the truth is, each decision we make inside the store ...

The deceased moggy - a large, neutered male with no microchip or collar - had a small yellow plastic bag tied tightly around his head. The cat had blood and faeces around his rear end, as well as ...

172 million plastic bags kept out of the environment in a year Abu Dhabi: The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced a major milestone, recording a 95% reduction in plastic bag consumption ...

Scientists have discovered that waxworm caterpillars can break down polyethylene plastic, one of the most common and persistent pollutants on Earth. These “plastivores” metabolize plastic into body ...

TELFAR subverts the mundane with its new “Plastic Bag” handbag, inspired by the ubiquitous single-use bags of NYC bodegas. This new design, featuring a waterproof exterior and ruched handles, is ...

Personally, when I saw samples of these bags go down the runway a few months back, I was hopeful that the release would fall right ahead of NYFW. (The fashion gods were on my side.) I have my eye on ...

In this video, I react to Sarah Brand's popular song "Red Dress," which has gained over 1M views in just a month. I explore the process of remaking the song from scratch in my bedroom, aiming for a ...

The Super Clever Plastic Bag Trick We Wish We’d Known About Sooner originally appeared on Parade. We’ve all had those moments when you’re leaving the coffee shop with two drinks and only one hand to ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As many corporations have abandoned DEI programs and pledges ...

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 thicker, ...