Falling in line with new state requirements that go into effect in 2026, the Napa County Board of Supervisors passed an ordinance Tuesday to ban single-use plastic bags and foodware.

On Jan. 1, polystyrene packaging became illegal to sell, distribute or import into California—the result of a landmark waste law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022, and heralded by lawmakers and ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he is banning federal use of paper straws, saying they “don’t work” and don't last very long. Instead he wants the government to exclusively move ...

The ordinance, introduced at the City Council meeting in February, would ban single-use plastic carryout bags, polystyrene foam containers, and plastic foodware at restaurants, stores, city facilities ...

The school has committed to becoming fossil fuel-free by 2030 and phasing out single-use plastics ... the U.S. to fully eliminate disposable plastic foodware in all retail dining operations.

Nigerian shoppers are indifferent as retailers begin charging for single-use plastic bags on their purchases. Major supermarkets and retail stores across Lagos are now imposing N50 and N150 charges ...

IPOH: One year since it banned single-use plastic, a school here has reported fewer plastic containers and food waste being thrown into rubbish bins. The compound of Sekolah Raja Perempuan Taayah ...

President Donald Trump signed an order to stop the federal use of paper straws and announced that he wants the government to exclusively use plastic.

noting that most U.S. voters support requiring companies to reduce single-use plastic packaging and foodware. “President Trump is moving in the wrong direction on single-use plastics ...

"I hope Lafayette's residents and businesses are listening to the students," she said. The Environmental Task Force is also working on an ordinance which targets single-use plastic foodware, such as ...