That’s because California is finally closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be ...

That extra fee at the grocery store for a plastic shopping bag isn’t just an inconvenience –– it is actually making a difference for marine ecosystems, according to a new study. Policies that ban or ...

California voters previously approved a statewide referendum upholding a ban on single-use carryout plastic bags in November ...

A practical guide from sustainability experts on reducing plastic at the grocery store and going zero waste at home.

The amount of plastic from shopping bags has gone up in Washington despite a ban on single-use plastic bags, according to a ...

With more cities, states and countries banning single-use plastic bags, paper has become a popular alternative at the grocery checkout. At first glance, this seems like an obvious win for the ...

When New York state instituted its single use plastic carryout bag ban in 2020, I was all for it for both fashion and ...

The bill is designed to close a loophole that allowed thicker plastic bags to proliferate, contributing to an increase in ...

A trip to the grocery store often feels mechanical: you go in, grab your usual list of necessities, pack them up, then head home to unload. But the truth is, each decision we make inside the store ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia grocery stores could be forced to do away with plastic shopping bags. House Bill 1662, introduced by Del. Michael Jones (D-Chesterfield), would make it illegal for any ...

While reusable shopping bags are often praised for their eco-friendliness, they also offer a range of unexpected benefits ...

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