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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Vermont achieved a statewide ban on plastic bags. Active since 2020, the ban led to a massive 91% drop in their use, according to ...

Freezing and storing food in plastic bags is a common habit for most people, but is it really safe for your health? A major ...

Freezing and storing food in plastic bags is a common habit for most people, but is it really safe for your health? A major ...

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 ...

Following the recommendation of its sustainability commission, Elgin may consider bringing a citywide ban on single-use plastic bags up for a city council vote. The council discussed the possibility ...

A customer’s query about Woolworths ’ decision to stop selling single-use plastic bags at stores nationally has sparked debate. On June 3, the supermarket giant announced that its 15 cent reusable ...

Last week, I wrote about New Jersey’s effort to protect the environment by banning plastic silverware in fast food restaurants. Like plastic silverware, plastic shopping bags are also overrunning our ...

There is a plastic shopping bag in my hand.That is all it is.A thin, flimsy bag I bought for a few yen.In the past, I would ...