
Is switching from plastic to paper better for the environment?
Single-use plastic can cause major environmental damage, but paper substitutes also have downsides. What if there was a third way?
America's plastic problem has gotten way out of hand.
Most of us diligently recycle, take reusable bags with us when we shop, and look for new ways to stop using so much single use plastic “stuff”. Our individual actions are necessary, but won’t be enough. The good news is that the momentum to move beyond plastic is growing. More states, communities and businesses are getting rid of plastic bags, foam containers and other plastic “stuff” we can live without.
Single-use plastic can cause major environmental damage, but paper substitutes also have downsides. What if there was a third way?
Increasing compost can quickly and efficiently decrease methane emissions in landfills and restore soil health.
Kids’ birthday goodie bags are too often filled with plastic and a bunch of unneeded and quickly-discarded … well, junk
Fast fashion clothing companies are making more clothing than we can wear– and it's having a huge impact on the planet. So what can you do about it?
The amount of products created, sold and thrown away is alarming, highlighted by the new Netflix documentary “Buy Now!” Here’s what you can do.
A plastics industry-backed bill will roll back progress we’ve made to fix our plastic waste problems.
Executive Vice President; President, PIRG