A statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at checkouts in grocery stores took effect Jan. 1. The bill, SB 1053 authored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear, bolsters existing state law that ...

Van Dyk Recycling Solutions uses vertical integration to tackle the global plastic waste crisis through advanced processing.

Grocery stores may offer recycled paper bags at checkout, or consumers can use their own bags to carry out purchases.

Plastic waste and debris is a pressing concern for coastal communities like ours — harming marine ecosystems and leading to microplastics in our seafood. The bulk of single-use plastic products are ...

It's a move that can often save you money while providing a better experience. Investing in a $40 reusable water bottle can ...

December 31, 2025 - SACRAMENTO – A new law authored by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespea r, D-Encinitas, banning the use of plastic ...

Life just got simpler for everyone on campus with respect to trash and recycling. Sorting reusable refuse is out at SUNY Cortland. Single stream is in. The policy was adopted by Cortland County on Jan ...

I like to think of myself as a good caretaker of the planet. To that end, I am faithful about placing my recyclable waste items—plastic containers, glass bottles and jars, cans, paper and ...

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Plastics found in electronic waste (e-waste) are rarely recycled due to their complex composition and hazardous additives, but scientists have now developed a new use for them -- by repurposing them ...