Plastic waste is incredibly harmful to wildlife and the environment. Several U.S. states have taken action and banned the use ...

California became the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic bags in 2014. The ban went to California residents via Proposition 67 in 2016 and was approved by 53% of the voters. The ...

The state is reviewing draft rules for producers to make single-use packaging and food packaging recyclable and compostable ...

In 2018, grocery store giant Kroger announced it would phase out "use-once, throw-it-away plastic bags" and transitioning to ...

Shoppers who don't bring a reusable bag will be charged a 10-cent fee for paper bags at most retail establishments. Five ...

Plastic bags are not biodegradable and pose a huge problem for the environment, the marine ecosystem in particular. These states have banned them entirely.

SANTA MARIA, Calif. (KEYT) - Shopping bags are going 100% paper for 10 cents apiece statewide in California on New Years’ Day. Some consumers say they aren’t very thrilled about it. The state's ...

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Unfortunately, many shoppers aren’t reusing their reusable bags. Research reveals one major setback with reusable grocery ...