Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For generations, New Jerseyans have been used to hauling their groceries out in paper or plastic bags. That will come to an abrupt ...

California's new plastic bag law went into effect on January 1. It forbids any business from giving away or selling plastic ...

For many, the biggest decision to make at the grocery story is the very last one — do you want your food packed in paper bags or plastic bags? The stores clearly would rather you go with plastic bags.

For many in the retail and grocery industry, a commitment to sustainability begins with their choice of bag. Planet-friendly packaging and totes help with the reduction of waste and send a strong ...

Last year, Colorado implemented a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. My kitchen has seen the impact of the ban in one way: stacks of paper bags (I’m bad at remembering my reusables!). No need ...

The plastic retail bag could be history in California, with the legislature voting to pass a new plastic ban that will allow only paper bags at checkout. The plastics industry, which fought the ...

The Elgin City Council has ruled that single-use plastic bags will be banned at large retail stores in Elgin starting in June 2027.