Manufacturing in the planned Appalachian Storage and Trade Hub could impact Garrett County's air quality, Ann Bristow said during the county commissioners' recent board of health meeting.
Europe's sustainability practices are world-leading, but some believe that what has passed as recycling should actually be called liability shifting. DW spoke with an American who plans to change all that.
Environmental advocates are calling on the federal government to add plastic tampon applicators to the list of items that could be banned in Canada by 2021.
Starting next month, Ottawa residents will be able to use plastic bags in their green bins — and city officials are hoping that will reduce negative impressions about the organic waste program.
What does the future of food packaging look like? With nearly all of the planet's natural spaces touched by plastic pollution, many consumers hope the answer to that question is: nothing at all.
Long-distance swimmer Ben Lecomte is set to swim through kilometres of the world’s most polluted stretch of water to raise awareness about the overuse of plastics.
California lawmakers say the state must act to stop plastics from crowding landfills and polluting the ocean. They've proposed sweeping legislation to require manufacturers to reduce reliance on single-use plastics.
A Vancouver store introduced plastic bags with embarrassing messages to persuade customers to bring reusable alternatives. The bags became a surprise hit on social media instead.
Single-use plastic bags for groceries, restaurant takeout, and other retail shopping will be a thing of the past, under a bill approved by the Oregon Senate today.
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo promised Tuesday that the United States would not scuttle international efforts to curb plastic pollution, amid complaints that Washington is impeding the growing consensus on the need to clean up the world's oceans.
From filter-feeding baleen whales to toothed sperm whales and killer whales, all are consuming enormous amounts of plastic. Scientists cruised into Iceland's remote fjords to find out why.
Canada plans to ban some single-use plastics like straws, plastic bags and cutlery by early 2021 to reduce non-recyclable waste and protect the world's oceans.
Some people want to solve problems.Other people - and here I am speaking mainly of politicians - are more interested in appearing to be solving problems.
Many organic farmers rely on plastic as a form of mulch, but it ends up in landfills. Biodegradable plastic could help, but some worry about its long-term effects on soil health and the environment.
Plastic straws, cotton swabs, drink stirrers, plates, cutlery and balloon sticks are just some of the single-use plastics that will be banned in Canada.
The government plans to outlaw the destruction of brand-new consumer products, a practice that companies use to stop goods from being stolen or sold at steep discounts.
Peter Dykstra and Steve Curwood explore a possible solution to bird strikes from wind turbines; a small step to reduce plastic waste; and the 90th birthday of author-scientist E.O. Wilson.
This year’s Global Plastics Summit revealed an industry that sees big growth ahead but also serious challenges, from plastics in the ocean to climate impact.
A study from the University of Victoria has for the first time compiled research on microplastics to try to estimate just how much people are consuming — and one researcher says the findings demonstrate more work needs to be done to understand how the tiny particles might impact human health.
A year after China stopped accepting most scrap material exports, other Asian countries are following Beijing's lead, forcing wealthy nations to find domestic solutions for managing their wastes.
