Recyclers have raised concerns over the continued use of coloured plastics by manufacturers, lamenting that the packaging materials are hurting their operations, leading to business loss.Speaking at ...

This carelessness becomes the enemy of life. Now take this 'plastic' bottle for example. From home to office, from parks to roads, wherever you look today, you will find these plastic bottles in ...

It’s un-American not to. Instead of sitting by while big companies sell more plastic bottles, Congress should adopt a national bottle bill. For over 40 years now, residents of 10 states have ...

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Anna Skinner is a Newsweek senior reporter based in Indianapolis. Her focus is reporting on the climate, environment and weather but she also reports on other topics for the National News Team.

GREATER LAKE TAHOE AREA, Nev. – A senate bill has been introduced to the Nevada legislature this session that could prohibit the sale of plastic water bottles in Nevada Lake Tahoe communities ...

Rhode Island legislators introduced three bills to address plastic bottle waste, including a "bottle bill" and an "extended producer responsibility" program. The bottle bill would implement a 10 ...

A bill in the Nevada Legislature aims to reduce plastic pollution around Lake Tahoe by banning the sale of small plastic water bottles. If passed, Nevada businesses surrounding the lake would no ...

Officers at Los Angeles International Airport uncovered more than 17 pounds of liquid methamphetamine concealed in plastic bottles labeled as dog shampoo this month. Officials said the estimated ...