California voters previously approved a statewide referendum upholding a ban on single-use carryout plastic bags in November ...

That’s because California is finally closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be ...

California shoppers will once again have to leave plastic bags behind starting in 2026, as a new law closes a loophole that ...

Plastic bags have become a ubiquitous part of modern life, appearing in grocery stores, retail shops, and households worldwide. Introduced in the 1960s, their convenience quickly made them a staple ...

In you’re a conscientious consumer, you’re probably trying to curb your use of virgin plastic by bringing your own tote bags to the grocery store and using refillable water bottles. Yet plastic lurks ...

The battle against the single-use plastic bag may not be won but it’s definitely under way. But this environmental success story of sorts masks another problem. Many of us are drowning in reusable ...

Beginning in 2026, California retailers will fully phase out plastic bags in favor of paper and reusable options, marking ...

Richmond will charge a 5-cent plastic bag tax starting in 2026 at grocery and convenience stores, raising $400,000 for ...

That stampede of customers at Trader Joe's isn't for the latest holiday dessert or snack: The grocery chain just released its ...

Spokane, WA. - Washington state shoppers will have to shell out more money for plastic bags bought at store check-outs in ...