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

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 ...

Silicone food storage bags keep food fresher for longer while reducing the risk of plastic contamination in the kitchen.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — “Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags.

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

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, plastic bags at California retail stores will no longer be available. All plastic bags — including the thicker, reusable versions still common at grocery ...

California would ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill announced Thursday in the state Legislature.California already bans thin plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and other shops ...

Thirteen states across the country have enacted bans on "single-use" plastic bags, with upwards of 500 cities doing the same. More could be on the way. Environmental groups claim that these bags are ...

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

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