For a few years, single-use plastics like straws and water bottles were a hot-button issue, mainly because they’re so ...

Researchers aimed to incorporate all aspects of an item’s lifecycle. Researchers make surprising discovery about bans on ...

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

The Oregon Senate advanced a bill Tuesday that would expand the state’s plastic bag ban to cover restaurant takeout bags and thicker plastic bags.

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. New ...

Place the items — chip bags, foam egg cartons, plastic pet food bags, plastic grocery bags, bubble wrap, foam cups, plastic utensils and other flexible film and packaging — in the orange bags ...

Oregon would ramp up its prohibitions on plastic bags and cut back access to other single-use plastic items, under a bill state lawmakers are considering this year. Senate Bill 551, known by ...

A plastic bag, a dirty pizza box, plastic utensils, paper napkins, and a soda can—a single takeout meal can feel like a game of recycling trivia. Which items can be recycled? What kinds of ...

There are options like corn-based plastic cups, bamboo, even edible cutlery and biodegradable bags. Why the U.S. is so far behind in this sensible action is a head-scratcher.

Beginning Sunday in Hoboken, plastic utensils won't be in delivery bags - unless customers ask for them.

By Julia Shumway, Oregon Capital Chronicle SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Since the Oregon Legislature voted to ban single-use plastic grocery bags and limit plastic straws in 2019, most Oregonians have ...

Oregon lawmakers are advancing efforts to reduce plastic waste by expanding the state's plastic bag ban.