Polythene is a ubiquitous plastic, found in everything from plastic bags to food packaging. The new textiles have potential uses in sports wear, and even high-end fashion, according to US researchers.

- Nina Gomes recovers a discarded plastic bag from ocean waters, near Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, March 19, ...

The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) on Tuesday displayed the bags Kenyans ... Those found with plastic bags are set to be arrested and crackdowns will start soon.

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 ...

Plastic bags will be banned across all cities and towns in 2022, though markets selling fresh produce will be exempt until 2025. The production and sale of plastic bags that are less than 0.025mm ...

Japan's campaign to get customers to sack the use of plastic shopping bags by making stores charge for them is working, an Environment Ministry survey showed. During a single week, 72 percent of ...