Legislation authored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear that bans the sale of thick, reusable plastic bags at grocery checkouts will take effect on Jan. 1. The Encinitas Democrat’s legislation, passed ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter as of Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on all single-use plastic bags at the point of sale. The new policy closes a ...

Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1053, authored by Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D–Encinitas), banning the distribution of plastic bags at grocery stores, pharmacies, and retail checkout ...

New Jersey is taking aim at plastic again, and this time it’s utensils on the menu. Legislation that would ban single-use utensils at restaurants in the state advanced in an 8-3 vote in the state ...

Gardening enthusiasts are always looking for ways to reuse everyday household items in the garden. After all, reusing things can help cut costs and reduce waste. Some use rinsed milk jugs and other ...

WASHINGTON – A new report from Washington State University (WSU) suggests that state lawmakers might need to make changes to Washington's retail carryout bag policy. The study, based on data collected ...

A recently published study shows promising results from combining edible turkey tail fungus with a solution of wood fibers. The end product is a natural sustainable waterproof coating that may be a ...

Dear Heloise: Two of your letters in a recent column addressed recycling plastic. Please consider reusing it as well. Small cup-sized plastic containers (such as yogurt containers) can be tub or pool ...

Liv Dansky has worked for Food & Wine since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer. Her work can be found across brands like Southern Living, Real Simple, EatingWell, ...

As an alternative to single-use plastic wrap and paper cup coatings, researchers in ACS’ Langmuir report a way to waterproof materials using edible fungus. Along with fibers made from wood, the fungus ...

Plastics are woven into every aspect of our lives, but what was once the poster child for convenience is fast becoming a pariah product. The era of single-use plastic must end; banning it is the only ...