Waste experts across Southern California believe we'll figure out how to deal with trash by 2050 — by going back to basics and reducing and reusing what we buy.| Los Angeles Times
The state's latest recycling failures are unfortunate but not shocking. The petrochemical industry has a long history of outsmarting regulation.| Los Angeles Times
Researchers found high levels of microplastics in human and dog testes. They say their presence could be behind a trend in diminishing sperm quantity and quality around the globe.| 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
Microplastics draw scrutiny as potential risk factor for cardiovascular disease.| Los Angeles Times
Lawmakers passed two identical laws to close a loophole that allowed stores to offer 'reusable' plastic bags at checkout despite 2014 legislation meant to ban plastic bags.| Los Angeles Times