Nobody wants plastic pollution. That doesn’t mean poorly considered and heavy-handed governmental actions are the solution.

The prohibition comes as the state reaches a settlement with plastic bag manufacturers accused of making misleading ...

Plastic pollution is a growing crisis that the world has to face, but Julian Brown's new 'Plastoline' might actually serve as ...

For the study, researchers analyzed more than 140 scientific articles on the impact of plastic water bottles on human health.

Many everyday items are packaged in plastic, making it hard to avoid. But here are some practical swaps you can make to ...

The state also announced it was suing three other companies that it said illegally marketed their plastic bags as being ...

Littering and disposal systems cause microplastic’s ingestion into the environment, which can assimilate into food items to be consumed by humans and animals. Many day-to-day practices contribute to ...

Bridget Cevero of the Maritime Aquarium, left, and Annalisa Paltauf of Save the Sound, hold up the 35.75 pounds of trash collected by volunteers at the cleanup at Sherwood Island State Park last year.

Commentary: Producing a significant amount of plastic waste doesn’t mean a country is a major contributor to plastic ...