California supermarkets to undergo major change in 2026
California will ban all plastic checkout bags, including thicker reusable ones, starting Jan. 1, 2026; only recycled-paper bags will be offered at point of sale.
Okosix will show its biodegradable plastic at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch
Bio-based biodegradable polymer replaces single-use healthcare plastics, fully biodegrades within six months, costs less than PLA, and may cut carbon footprint by about 90%.
Scottish teenager's petition on single-use plastics wins support in parliament
A 17-year-old islander petitioned Scotland to ban single-use plastics after witnessing wildlife killed and entangled by plastic, gaining over 26,000 signatures and MSP support.
Australian ban on fish-shaped plastic soy sauce dispensers a world first
South Australia will ban small pre-filled fish-shaped soy sauce containers from 1 September, encouraging bulk or refillable condiment solutions to reduce single-use plastic litter.
