At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted ...

There might be a simpler way to combat the global plastics use problem. Modern society has has a big problem when it comes to plastic -- and it's contributing heavily to pollution and climate change.

Researchers led by a team at the University of California San Diego have developed a biodegradable form of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) that could help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental ...

We resolve to be more environmentally conscious, yet when it adds work to our lives, a lot of us lose interest. Take composting. The trick is to get stuff decomposing as quickly as you deposit it.

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. In 2022, California passed a law ...