Annie’s Pledges to Purge a Class of Chemicals From Its Mac and Cheese
Annie’s is working with suppliers to make sure its macaroni and cheese does not contain traces of chemicals called ortho-phthalates.
New action on horizon for sustainable materials management under Biden, experts predict
Recycling market development and food waste are among many issues stakeholders hope will receive renewed federal engagement, despite limited attention in the president's agenda to date.
Appalachia’s fracking boom has done little for local economies: Study
Appalachia's fracking boom has failed to deliver on promises of jobs and benefits to local economies, according to a new study.
The Maldives to ban single-use plastics by 2023
On the island paradise of the Maldives, tourists and residents produce 636 million pounds of garbage every year. It’s the first country to ban single-use plastic in an effort to end pollution there.
SOLID WASTE: Lawmakers rally around industry recycling proposal
Lawmakers and industry advocates unveiled a sweeping legislative plan yesterday aimed at streamlining recycling systems nationwide.
Environmental groups outline $1.3B worth of federal plastics reduction, recycling recommendations
More than 250 groups in the Break Free From Plastic movement are recommending 13 actions — worth a collective $1.3 billion in annual federal funding — they believe the Biden administration and Congress should prioritize in any future stimulus legislation.
Conquering crises will rebuild America
We are in the midst of five crises — health, economic, environmental, racial and political — that demand immediate action to ensure the long-term health of our democracy, economy and environment.
There is an Alarming Amount of Microplastics in Farm Soil—and Our Food Supply
More microplastics are contaminating agricultural lands than oceans, impacting plant development and ending up in produce and people.
The Climate Crisis: Interview With Judith Enck
Climate change advocate and author Bill McKibben interviews Beyond Plastics President and former EPA Regional Administrator, Judith Enck about plastics’ role in our climate crisis.
Jim Hightower: The problem with plastic ... is plastic
From ubiquitous carryout bags and shower curtains to almost-invisible microplastics, the vast tonnage of this trash increases every minute and has an afterlife lasting centuries, wreaking havoc on ecosystems; destroying species; and infusing our water, air, soil, food — and us.
DEC bungled plastic bag ban so badly state must pay plaintiffs' court costs, judge rules
New York’s rollout of its plastic bag ban last year was so muddled and confusing that a judge awarded court fees to the plaintiffs who had sued over the prohibition.
Environmental efforts key for Biden, but industry expects limited recycling policy movement in 2021
While existing initiatives are likely to make headway, and Democratic majorities in Congress could affect certain legislation, trade groups don't anticipate major changes due to a crowded agenda.
The Biggest Thing Missing From Joe Biden's Climate Plan: Plastic
President-elect Joe Biden has promised to decarbonize the U.S. electricity grid by 2035 and implement a host of other climate policies, which in theory would discourage fossil fuel companies from extracting more oil and gas. But instead, it could just push them to find other uses for their products: Specifically, plastic—unless his administration comes up with a plan to stop them from doing so.
Big Oil’s flagship plastic waste project sinks on the Ganges
The closure of Renew Oceans, which has not previously been reported, is a sign that an industry whose financial future is tied to the growth of plastic production is falling short of its targets to curb the resulting increase in waste, according to two environmental groups.
Walmart to go 'bagless' February 15
Walmart is converting all Vermont stores to bagless, effective February 15.
What’s the bigger climate threat: Single-use plastic or long-haul shipping?
Ask Umbra discusses question on climate threat of single-use plastic versus CO2 emissions from shipping.
Editorial: Plastic trash is not just litter. It’s a climate change problem, too
President-elect Joe Biden will have a long to-do list the moment he takes over the White House this month. Plastic trash should be one of his priorities. Here’s why.
Small Particles, Big Problems?
Scientists Grapple with Many Unknowns about Microplastics and Their Impact on the Chesapeake Bay.
This Is How Much Plastic From Amazon Deliveries Ends Up In The Ocean
Online retail giant Amazon generated almost 500 million pounds of plastic packaging last year, more than 22 million pounds of which ended up in rivers and oceans, a new report has claimed, potentially threatening efforts by CEO Jeff Bezos to burnish his firm’s sustainability credentials.
Hundreds Of Environmental Groups Call For 'Presidential Plastics Action Plan'
Hundreds of environmental groups are calling on President-Elect Biden to enact a Presidential Plastics Action Plan.