Regulations imposed to protect the environment may continue to have impacts even after they are repealed. And those lingering ...

NYC small businesses will be required to play a bigger role in sustainability by recycling reusable bags, if the city passes ...

Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in ...

California’s plastic grocery bag waste actually increased after the first ban went into effect, according to the state’s ...

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Plastic containers can be used to store leftovers in the fridge or freezer. And old fabric scraps can become dish towels and reusable grocery bags! With a bit of creativity, you can find new uses for ...

While a plastic bottle of water can get the job done and fix you hydration, a great reusable water bottle is both cheaper and far more eco-friendly. There are many options out there, and it can be ...

There are many ways for you to lower waste and reduce plastic usage at home. You can take reusable grocery bags with you when shopping, use reusable water bottles and coffee tumblers, or opt for ...

Gavin Newsom signed in 2022 requiring that those thin plastic bags we tear off the roll in grocery stores to bag loose food items ... that plastic bags stamped with the “BPI Compostable” logo can be ...

California is just saying no to plastic bags, as lawmakers recently passed legislation that will ban grocery stores from offering any bags other than paper at checkout. According to NPR, the new law ...