University of Toronto

Toronto's Don River carries 36,000 kg of microplastics into Lake Ontario each year: Study

Researchers at the University of Toronto have found that Toronto’s Don River carries over 500 billion microplastic particles ...

Retailers face fines up to $5,000 a day under new Napa County plastic bag ban

Starting next year, retailers in unincorporated Napa County will no longer be allowed to hand out plastic checkout bags, part ...
The Press Democrat

Napa County retailers face fines up to $5,000 a day under new plastic bag ban

Starting next year, retailers in unincorporated Napa County will no longer be allowed to hand out plastic checkout bags, part ...
The Cool Down

Shopper sparks outrage after sharing photo of concerning item on grocery store shelf: 'So immoral'

A Redditor shared an infuriating photo of Perdue's chicken breasts, revealing that the product had excessive plastic ...

Why plastic bags will be gone from California grocery stores next year

Under Friday’s announcement, four plastic bag producers — Revolution Sustainable Solutions, Metro Poly, PreZero US Packaging, ...
The Cool Down

Plastic bag makers hit with major lawsuit after allegedly deceiving shoppers for years: 'Public trust matters'

California has reached a settlement with several plastic bag manufacturers over allegations of misleading sustainability ...

Philly may see a new fee on paper bags — if it can get through City Hall

A City Council committee on Monday advanced legislation requiring all grocery stores, convenience shops, and other retailers ...

Plastic bag makers to pay millions after misleading Calif. consumers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the conclusion of a two-year investigation into plastic bag makers accused of ...

California attorney general files lawsuit over plastic bags

California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing three companies that allegedly distribute single-use plastic bags in violation ...