There is a growing awareness about the negative effects. Lawmakers move forward on bill banning common grocery store item: ...

Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's ...

A study published in Science Journal found that plastic bag policies, such as bans and fees, have been effective in reducing ...

Plastic waste is getting out of control. How organizing consumers, challenging corporations and winning new policies can ...

Jared Gray was arrested in Georgia after evidence tied him to the car where Mercedes Vega's body was found, according to a ...

So, if you're heading to the beach this summer, remember to pack several plastic bags, as they will provide a way to anchor your tent down if you don't have bags or weights that came with the tent. I ...

Dear Heloise: I’ve never seen this hint before, so I thought I’d share. My hands no longer work the way they should, and getting flimsy poo bags open was a real chore until I came up with this ...

Some argue that the extra energy and resources to make trash bags or paper bags nullify the potential savings from a ban. On the other hand, bag bans reduce both the amount of plastic bags and other ...

On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek signed a new law banning all plastic bags at checkouts in restaurants, grocery stores, and retail shops starting January 7 of 2027.

A 2024 research report found that “In the last 20 years, 12 states covering more than one-quarter of the U.S. population have prioritized reducing plastic waste by banning plastic bags.” ...

If a Pennsylvania senator gets her way, single-use plastic bags will be a thing of the past. Sen. Judith Schwank (D) will be introducing legislation to ban single-use plastic bags in the state. Stores ...

Reusable plastic bags were available at grocery store checkouts, restaurants and other retail locations in Oregon under the state's existing single-use plastic ban, but a new law eliminates their ...