The tiny pieces of plastic scientists call microplastics are everywhere. They sit at the bottom of the sea, mix into beach sand, and blow in the wind. They’re also inside us. Last October ...

2020 Ohio: Gov. DeWine, state legislators preempt plastic bag bans for a year. On October 13, 2020, Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed HB 242, which preempted "the authority to use an auxiliary container, to ...

We spoke with several experts to learn about some unexpected microplastic culprits in your home and how you can reduce your exposure. Related: 6 Plastic Items You Should Never Recycle As researchers ...

The best rattan furniture for your garden should be an extension of your home decor, not just for sunny days. Here are this year's top picks ...

Products like a patio mosquito repellent, comfy walking shoes, and a portable fan just make sense when it comes to enjoying the season. View Entire Post › ...

Tragically, the baby died in the womb before reaching the hospital. On their return journey, with no ambulance provided, the family had to carry the deceased newborn in a plastic bag — a ...

A little girl walking to school carrying her books in a plastic bag - in 2025. I ran to her and gave her my old work backpack and a few coins I had." He also shared an encouraging message for the ...

It’s in the bag: Biodegradable plastic idea takes top prize in student startup pitch competition. by Kurt Schlosser on June 6, 2025 at 8:19 am June 6, 2025 at 8:38 am. Share 5 Tweet Share Reddit ...

Some research indicates plastic bottled water may be a significant source of microplastics. While scientists are still studying just how significant, one study from 2019 of water and other ...

Kenya introduced what has been called “the world’s strictest” plastic bag ban in 2017, with penalties including fines of up to $40,000 or four years in prison for violators. The law targets ...

Plastic does have a role to play in our societies. But the way we produce, use and discard many plastics has swamped the world in pollution. Every year 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaks into ...

POLICE are urgently searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing for eight days after vanishing with just a plastic bag. Bayan was last spotted in the Enstone area of Skelmersdale just aft… ...