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The article reports on the flooding in southern Ukraine caused by the destruction of the Kakhovka dam on the Dnipro River in Kherson amid the Russian invasion. It shows resident's plea for help as they are stranded in their houses, as well as the evacuation and displacement of people due to the flooding. Difficulties facing southern Ukraine include long-term housing and supply of drinking water and food. It also informs about the rescue efforts of a Ukrainian special forces unit.

The article highlights North Korea's provocative act of launching balloons with trash into South Korea, sparking tensions and prompting threats of retaliation, reviving a Cold War-era tactic amidst a history of psychological warfare between the two Koreas.

The article focuses on North Korea's resumption of dumping trash across the border into South Korea as a form of showing displeasure, with the South Korean military discovering balloons carrying garbage across the Demilitarized Zone.

The article focuses on the author's reflections on the state of the world, particularly the degradation of the environment due to human activity, symbolized by the accumulation of trash in New York City streets, prompting the author to coin the term "Obscene Era".

The article reports that "Plastic is not going anywhere anytime soon," said AJex Dabagh, who two years ago started the company aNYbag, its name a play on the ubiquity of plastic bags and an ode to his hometown, New York City. In kitchens the world over, often there is a plastic bag stuffed with other plastic bags. In Mr. Dabagh's factory in Chelsea, totes are woven from plastic bags.

The article focuses on Sho Shibuya, a graphic designer, moved from Tokyo, Japan to New York in 2011 noticing plastic bags and mentions that single-use plastic carryout bags banned in New York State.

The article looks at the leftward shift of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, dubbed as the Cynthia effect, following the candidacy of Cynthia Nixon for the gubernatorial post that is endorsed by the progressive Working Family Party. It discusses changes to Cuomo's position on matters including marijuana legalization, use of plastic bags, public housing, political alliance, voting rights of felons on parole, and teacher evaluation as part of education reform.

The article discusses the campaign "Avoid the shame. Bring a reusable bag" by store East West Market in Vancouver, British Columbia, to encourage shoppers to avoid the use of plastic bags and mentions an announcement by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to reduce plastic pollution by 2021.

The article offers information on various topics including the grocery and cafe run by chef Suzanne Dumaine, the approach by Hotel Chocolat to increase the amount of cholocate in its confections and the use of reusable stasher bags as an alternative to disposable zipper-locked bags.

The article reports on the statewide ban on single-use plastic bags from retail sales in New York which will be implemented in March 2020, highlighting the concern of residents about its impact on their routines.

The article provides information on the trips of television actor Gabrielle Union and highlights her travel tips to carry items including allergy medicines, electronics, and books in zip-lock bags.

The article presents an overview of the strategies used by the government of Kenya to control the problems related to use of plastic bags and it's effects on the world.

The article reports on the enforcement of a new rule in Kenya that bans the selling and importation of plastic bags due to its effects in oceans and marine life.

The article reports on the measures taken by New York City government to address the problem posed by plastics by letting shoppers bring their own reusable bags to stores.

The article reports on the use of patented coated-aluminum receptacles with 32-gallon plastic bags inside to replace drums and plastic bins in the Central Park in New York City.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including one regarding the mass shooting at a gay nightclub located in Orlando, Florida on June 12, 2016, "PayPal Founder Is Said to Bankroll Hulk Hogan Suit Against Gawker," in the May 25, 2016 issue, and "City's Fee on Plastic Bags Faces Scrutiny in Albany," in the June 8, 2016 issue.

The article reports that New York city policy to impose fee on plastic bags has been delayed by the State Assembly and the City Council.

The author discusses the passage of a state legislation in Albany, New York sponsored by New York State Senate member Simcha Felder which aims to fine individuals with 5-cent if caught using disposable plastic shopping bags.

The article reports that in Arizona a bill proposed that bans local limits on the use of plastic bags.