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On October 19, more than seven months after the law took effect, New York State’s environmental agency will begin enforcing a ban on single use plastic…
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New York’s single-use plastic bag ban has been upheld in a State Supreme Court ruling, and will now take effect in September. The lawsuit was filed by a…
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Environmentalists say plastic pollution is being compounded by the coronavirus pandemic.Environmentalists based in Europe are sounding the alarm about…
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Over a hundred evironmental groups are urging the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation to enforce the plastic bag ban and bottle bill…
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New York state’s plastic bag ban took effect on March 1, but like much of society, it is now on “pause” as supermarkets and retailers that remain open…
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New York’s ban on single use plastic bags at grocery stores and other outlets takes effect March 1, and stores that haven’t already made the change are…
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In anticipation of the start of New York’s statewide ban on single-use plastic bags beginning March 1, Yonkers residents will be able to get a hold of…
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With New York state’s ban on single-use plastic bags taking effect March 1, Westchester County legislators will consider whether to implement a fee on…
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The state’s ban on most single-use plastic bags takes effect March 1. Over the holiday weekend, Governor Andrew Cuomo’s environmental agency released…
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Consumers, businesses and localities are getting ready as New York state's plastic bag ban takes effect March 1st. The state Department of Environmental…