On a Philippines beach, barefoot children jumped and played on shoals of plastic washed ashore in previous typhoons.

Its use has exploded in the last half century, and global production is projected to reach 736 million tons by 2040, up 70% ...

By 2050, the world is expected to generate more than enough plastic pollution to cover the entire island of Manhattan with a ...

With negotiations underway for a global plastics treaty, business leaders and scientists explain how we can stop the plastic waste polluting our oceans.

Policies aimed at curbing the use of single-use plastic bags have sometimes accomplished the opposite of their intentions, a ...

Most people would just sigh and continue their plastic-wrapped routine. But not Nouri. Armed with entrepreneurial spirit and a background in silicone textile design, she decided to wage war on ...

Out of sight, out of mind’ is a typical approach to waste and is one of the main reasons why the waste trade persists. The ...

Meet the maker on a crusade to uncover which high-end handbags and leather goods are worth your hard-earned cash—by tearing ...

How do I choose a designer bag? If you are thinking of splurging on a new designer bag, then it is definitely worth considering a style that will stand the test of time, rather than just a one ...

The best bag for work isn’t one-size-fits-all. Sometimes, I need a work bag to do everything at once: look professional but not too stuffy, accommodate gym sneakers and a laptop, and organize ...

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 ...