Biodegradable plastic bags have been widely used as a safe alternative to plastic carry bags that could be harmful to the environment. Unlike regular plastic bags, they are biodegradable and decompose ...

Much of the U.S. uses single-stream recycling, where plastic, glass and paper go into one bin. Here’s what happens to that ...

Successful recycling requires some care. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images Alex Jordan, University of ...

The Hong Kong government’s new HK$1 levy on all types of plastic bags, an increase from the previous 50 HK cent fee, will help combat plastic waste and encourage consumers to use reusable bags.

Kuala Lumpur (VNA) – Malaysia will ban the use of single-use plastic bags in forest reserves, national and state parks, marine parks, and geological heritage sites and geosites, as part of ...

Millions of single-use plastic bags will continue to be handed out to shoppers in Victoria despite a statewide ban coming into force next month. Stores can face fines of up to $49,500 for flouting the ...

Malaysia will ban the use of single-use plastic bags in forest reserves, national and state parks, marine parks, and geological heritage sites and geosites, as part of efforts to curb environmental ...

To combat this mounting crisis, Sindh government has announced a province-wide ban on plastic bags starting from June 5, 2025. This decision coincides with the observance of World Environment Day ...

This article is part of CNN Underscored’s Earth Week, a weeklong focus on our planet and ways to celebrate and preserve it. We’ll be featuring tips on how to live more sustainably, products to ...