When you mention the word sustainability to someone, single-use plastics almost always come up in the conversation. For a few years, single-use plastics like straws and water bottles were a hot-button ...

By focusing on reusable products, some organizations are helping to break our addiction to single-use plastic.

For scientist Terra Miller-Cassman, developing a material that could replace single-use plastics is a lot like baking. It includes things like measuring, heating and mixing. “I’m a much more precise ...

For an opposing viewpoint, see "Single-use plastic bans are not effective" by Daren Bakst Plastics are woven into every aspect of our lives, but what was once the poster child for convenience is fast ...

Before you reheat tonight’s leftovers, it helps to know what actually matters when it comes to plastic food containers, especially as questions about microplastics continue to grow.

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Those small toiletry amenities guests receive at hotels may soon come to an end. Officials hope it’s a way to make Hawaii more eco-friendly and sustainable. “There’s an incredible ...

A perennial debate in the Connecticut legislature is back with lawmakers once again considering legislation that would ban the use of disposable plastic straws, utensils, cups and other takeout ...