"I thought there could be a better biodegradable option for drinking straws," said an inventor, from Irvine, Calif., "so I ...

Plastic waste is incredibly harmful to wildlife and the environment. Several U.S. states have taken action and banned the use ...

Fun DIY game with plastic straws👍!!

New Jersey recently became the latest municipality to pass a “Skip the Stuff” law that places limits on single-use plastics ...

Interior design guru MaCenna Lee turns plastic straws into wall decor for eco-conscious home projects.

Want your drink to look more aesthetic? Add a glass straw, and you're all set. But did you know these fancy little ...

The bill would preempt local governments from enacting single-use plastic bans without adding environmental requirements for alternatives.

Plastic is everywhere in modern society. While it has paved the way for enormous progress, the pollution it leaves behind is ...

New Jersey takeout customers could soon see fewer plastic forks, spoons and other single-use utensils under a bill headed to Gov. Phil Murphy’s desk. The measure, S3195, which was approved by the ...

In one of his final acts as governor, Phil Murphy has signed Assembly Bill 5157 into law, officially banning automatic ...

In New Jersey, towns like Hoboken are cracking down on everyday items like plastic utensils, while others tackle noisy leaf ...

Senate Bill 958 was introduced Dec. 18 — with an identical House bill, HB 2195, introduced Dec. 26 — to limit what cities and counties can do to regulate drinking straws and stirrers. “Many businesses ...