“Big Plastic” has been selling recycling for years despite “infeasibility.” Now, reducing and reusing are more important than ever

New York just banned plastic bags. Here’s why local action on this issue is so important.

A new report found that many common plastic items, while plastic, cannot be labeled as recyclable in the first place. Continue reading We already knew we weren’t recycling as much as we thought. Now we have the receipts .

We need big, structural change to make a difference now to move the needle on climate change — BUT! — this doesn’t mean that you should be shamed for your individual actions. And here’s why. Continue reading Individual actions won’t save the planet. But you shouldn’t be ashamed of them.