An out-right ban of plastic bags would require enabling law by the Virginia legislature. Fairfax County implemented its Plastic Bag Tax Ordinance just three years ago, on Jan. 1, 2022.

The Sauk County Land Resources and Environment Department will hold a free agricultural plastics recycling drop-off event ...

City Hall is urging residents to sign up for its "This Home Doesn't Mix Waste" initiative before October 2025, when ...

If you live in Lagos or Ogun, chances are you’ve seen it — someone walking past with a sack slung over their back, bending occasionally to pick up used plastic bottles from the roadside. Maybe you’ve ...

The date when key shift in recycling practices across England has been confirmed, with the aim of enhancing waste collection ...

Moira Shire Council is crediting residents for setting a new standard in sustainable waste management, with the community on ...

The new rules include a new weekly separate collection for food waste from households, which will be implemented in 2026 ...

A pair of researchers examined hundreds of state and local plastic bag policies. Researchers make surprising discovery about ...

Researchers found that reusable bags, containers, and cutlery provide significant environmental benefits compared to single-use plastic items.

Cities like Birmingham should look at the robotic waste collection services already operating in parts of Europe and North ...

U.S. Plastics Pact President and CEO Jonathan Quinn says continued progress in plastics circularity requires innovation, investment and collaboration.

From separating your plastics to knowing which bins to use, learning how to recycle correctly is an important step toward eco-friendly living.