Environmental and health experts draw parallels between the tobacco and plastic industries, highlighting profit-driven tactics and regulatory delays.

The Aarke Purifier comes close to being a plastic-free Brita alternative because of its stainless-steel reservoir and reusable filter cartridge. But the granules themselves are made of plastic ...

Nestlé Nigeria empowers 100 plastic waste workers with crucial safety and health training in Lagos and Abuja, boosting sustainability and social inclusion.

The river, into which much of the teeming population of Guatemala City hurls its refuse, is suffocated by plastic. In just one generation, plastic has swallowed up a whole river ecosystem.

A marine fungus discovered by scientists can break down polypropylene plastic much quicker than any solution seen before.

A company is recalling more than 24,000 pounds of chicken sausage after customers reported finding pieces of plastic inside some of the meat.

A new proposed rule mandates government contractors prove they don't use paper straws, favoring ones made from alternative or biobased plastic materials.

Our senior kitchen and dining writer found the best plastic-free cooking utensils, including mixing spoons, spatulas, tongs, whisks, and more.

Bali to ban production of plastic sachet in 2026 Previously, Bali already banned the production and distribution of bottled water in under-1-liter containers.