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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A trip to the grocery store often feels mechanical: you go in, grab your usual list of necessities, pack them up, then head home ...

City of Edmonton data shows a marked reduction in disposable waste following a controversial rule enacted in July 2023.

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 ...

Five years after it was implemented, Vermont’s plastic bag ban appears to be working. A University of Vermont study released last week found a 91 percent reduction in use of the environmentally ...

House Bill 392, the Single-Use Plastic Bag Act, proposes establishing a statewide ban on the bags, moving the entire state to join Carlsbad, Las Cruces, Silver City, Santa Fe and Taos in reducing ...

Garbage bags aren't the most eco friendly option, as they are often made of a heavy duty plastic. For environmentally friendly garbage bags, here are several trash bags to consider.

Pam Socie teaches ciLiving host, Jaclyn Friedlander how to make sleeping mats using plastic bags. In this video, we show you how to turn everyday plastic bags into durable sleeping mats that can be ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia's ban on single-use plastic bags begins Thursday. Paper bags that don't contain at least 40 percent recycled content are also prohibited. Businesses ...

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

The 6-cup bowl from Stasher is an incredibly versatile container that works for storage and doubles as a serving bowl. Plus, it’s dishwasher-, microwave-, and oven-safe up to 425°F! Use it to store ...

While most proceeds support environmental and social causes, some retailers are using funds for internal operations – drawing ...