Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in tackling the problem. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a ...

The move follows a successful test of the solution in late 2023. Credit: SPAR Hungary. Supermarket chain SPAR Hungary has introduced recyclable shopping bags made from the company’s plastic waste in ...

Three key arguments have come up time and time again during city council’s ongoing debate on whether the city should mandate the use of clear garbage bags. Privacy ...

Tens of millions of tonnes of plastic enter the Earth's oceans every year. Fishing line, bottles, bags, wrappers. It all spreads through ocean currents to land far from where it was dropped.

Rich Scherr is a seasoned journalist and editor who has traveled across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, and spent more than a decade reviewing hotel room.

If you have a black spatula in your kitchen, or other black plastic items around your house like takeout containers or children’s toys, they could contain high levels of toxic flame retardants.

When it comes to holiday shopping, if you're on time, you might already be too late. Many retail stores have started preparing for upcoming holidays earlier than ever. Halloween items hit shelves ...

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. For the past several years, I’ve been telling my friends what I’m going to tell you: Throw out your black plastic spatula. In a world of plastic consumer ...

The best weekender bags come packed with features, from laptop sleeves to water bottle holders. Every item has its place, even clothes on hangers and shoes. “Even if it’s just a weekend ...