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 ...

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 ...

Silicone food storage bags keep food fresher for longer while reducing the risk of plastic contamination in the kitchen. These are dishwasher safe for easy reuse (not all are), saving you money in the ...

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

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

Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal cleanups. Ever since their invention in 1959, plastic bags have become synonymous ...

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

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 ...

California, Hawaii and New York have all banned plastic bags on the state level. Only three states in the U.S. have passed laws banning single-use plastic bags as the global war on plastic production ...

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