Judge blocks California law on recycling symbols on plastic containers
A federal judge has halted California’s groundbreaking “Truth in Recycling” law, which aims to reduce consumer confusion about…
Plastic Free July Brings Cleanup Events Across Los Angeles
On July 5, the first of three cleanup events held by the L.A. Waterkeeper will take place across…
17 states and trade group sue California over plastics packaging law
By SARAH RANKIN Associated Press RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A coalition of 17 states and a trade association…
San Diego-area plastic surgeon ordered to stop practicing
A plastic surgeon in Southern California has been ordered to stop his practice after testing positive for alcohol…
Plan to reduce trash flowing into ocean ahead of Olympics is misguided
To the editor: Lila Seidman’s piece underscores a very salient problem: Plastic pollution is choking our rivers and…
Residents evacuated as toxic chemical spews from tank at Garden Grove aerospace company
Several blocks in Garden Grove were evacuated Thursday afternoon as toxic chemicals spewed into the air from a…
L.A. should focus on keeping the trash from spilling into streets
To the editor: I live in Orange County and drive into Los Angeles weekly to visit my brother…
Microplastics have been found everywhere. That’s a problem for research
As the science of detecting microplastics matures, so too does consensus about their ubiquity. Everywhere researchers have looked…
Very little plastic being recycled in California as state efforts falter
California touts itself as a leader on the problem of plastic garbage, but recent developments suggest otherwise. A…
California grocers prepare for plastic bag ban
California grocers prepare for plastic bag ban | California Politics 360 We start with *** ban on plastic…
California attorney general files lawsuit over plastic bags | California
The Center Square) – California Attorney General Rob Bonta is suing three companies that allegedly distribute single-use plastic…