Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Hailstone is a U.K-based reporter, who covers sustainability. EGYPT, RED SEA - DECEMBER 2007: Overview of plastic pollution ...

The idea is simple: Reduce plastic waste by requiring shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. The reality is messy. Plastic bag bans have spread across the nation, but some data suggests that ...

This is what the data says about plastic bag bans. Plastic bag bans have been popping up across the country for the past decade, but a lawmaker in one state is looking at walking back the law enacted ...

Vermont achieved a statewide ban on plastic bags. Active since 2020, the ban led to a massive 91% drop in their use, according to an article published on Phys.org. The clear policy with public support ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. Across the country, numerous states or municipalities have ...

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 graduate of ...

Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thicker for at least another two years as lawmakers fine-tune the state’s ...