President Donald Trump on Tuesday criticized paper straws, highlighting his executive order banning federal use of them as ...

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In Lagos and across Nigeria, these banned plastic items are a staple at parties, roadside food stalls, markets, fast-food outlets, joints, roadside vendors, and restaurant.

The Lagos State Government has begun full enforcement of its ban on single-use plastics, warning that from Tuesday, July 1, ...

The Lagos State Government has warned that from Tuesday, July 1, 2025, any shop, market, or outlet found storing, selling, or distributing Styrofoam packs, plastic straws, lightweight nylon bags, or ...

No country receives more discarded plastic from wealthy countries, but shipments from the United States are no longer welcome ...

Donald Trump launched into a rant about water pressure during his recent visit to 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida ...

Over the past decade, the plastic straw came to symbolize a global pollution crisis. Here's more about the larger fight over single-use plastics.

Discover how Bengaluru’s Saji Varghese transforms fallen coconut leaves into 7 lakh eco-friendly straws every month, reducing ...

Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's ...

Discover how Bengaluru’s Saji Varghese transforms fallen coconut leaves into 7 lakh eco-friendly straws every month, reducing plastic waste and empowering rural women ...