Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Oregon on Monday became the 10th state in the U.S. to ban polystyrene foam ...

Gov. John Carney has signed into law a ban on the use of polystyrene containers in restaurants, making Delaware the 11th state to phase out plastic foam food containers. Here is a recap of the law, ...

WEST VINCENT — The board of supervisors will hold a public hearing at the July 17 meeting on a proposed ordinance banning businesses from providing plastic bags, straws, plastic utensils or ...

On Friday, the legislature’s Environment Committee advanced a pair of bills. One proposal would ban single-use plastic straws in sit-down restaurants by Jan. 1, 2024. The other bill prohibits ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is reminding businesses, organizations and consumers of upcoming ...

Trying to recycle the wrong materials only clogs up the system. We asked a recycling expert about the dos and don'ts of recycling takeout boxes.

Foods with bold flavors or deep colors can leave their mark on plastic containers—sometimes permanently. Curries, chili, beet ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A bill that would ban the use of Styrofoam food takeout containers passed the Oregon Senate Monday with support from both Democrats and Republicans. Senate Bill 543 would ...

Single-use polystyrene food containers would be a thing of the past under legislation that the Oregon House sent to Gov. Tina Kotek. Such containers would be phased out by 2025 under Senate Bill 543, ...

Two bills aimed at reducing plastic pollution in Oregon are headed to Gov. Tina Kotek’s desk for her signature. Senate Bill 543 will phase out polystyrene foam dishware, packing peanuts and coolers, ...

The dishwasher can't always dissolve greasy stains. Follow these four methods to remove food stains from plastic food containers so they look like new again.