“People wound up buying more plastic.” To draw their conclusions, the researchers first quantified plastic bag sales by analyzing barcode scanner data on consumer purchases. ‘Toxic Hall of ...

It should draw on its knowledge obtained through the plastic bag charge program to work out specific measures that will lead to a significant reduction in plastic waste. New attempts to tackle the ...

All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With ...

Plastic bags start out as fossil fuels and end up as deadly waste in landfills and the ocean. Birds often mistake shredded plastic bags for food, filling their stomachs with toxic debris. For hungry ...