The suit claims Atlanta-based WinCup continues to sell, distribute and market foam products in California despite a state law that was supposed to ban such sales starting Jan. 1.| Los Angeles Times
Malaysia emerged as a major destination for U.S. waste after China banned U.S. waste imports in 2018.| Los Angeles Times
Newsom scuttled the finalization of a landmark waste law, leading CalRecycle to propose new rules. Critics say the rules pander to industry by making broad exemptions.| Los Angeles Times
Environmentalists and industry are at odds over a November ballot initiative that would reduce single-use plastics and polystyrene food containers.| Los Angeles Times
Gen Z has been heralded as being more invested in environmental issues. But a discussion with 'green' youths suggests the plastic habit may be hard to break.| Los Angeles Times
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a plastic bag bill that will ban stores from offering heavyweight "reusable" plastic bags at the checkout line.| Los Angeles Times
Nanoplastics are microscopic flecks so small that they can be absorbed into human cells and tissue, as well as cross the blood-brain barrier.| Los Angeles Times