SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Starting Jan. 1, 2026, plastic bags at California retail stores will no longer be available. All plastic ...

The cost of a reusable plastic bag will increase by 4 cents in the new year. A recent study questions the effectiveness of ...

A recent Washington State University study suggests Villella may not be alone. While the cost of a reusable plastic bag will increase by 4 cents in the new year, the study calls into question the ...

Shoppers in the state will face a major change at grocery, pharmacy, liquor, and convenience store checkouts, as all plastic ...

Plastic bags pollute our environment and break down into microplastics that contaminate our drinking water and threaten our health,” said Jenn Engstrom of the California Public Interest Research Group ...

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

Plastic consumption in New Jersey spiked by nearly three times following the state’s implementation of a strict ban on single-use plastic shopping bags, a study found. "Following New Jersey’s ban of ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among plastics, perhaps no item is as villainized as grocery bags ...

Paper bags will soon be the only option available at many store checkouts, with plastic bags going away once again.

A group of students at Avon High School are working alongside the Lorain County Solid Waste Management District to collect as ...