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

Whether you’re looking to reduce waste, do your part in caring for the environment or live in a state in which single-use grocery bags are no more, then you may have acquired a stockpile of reusable ...

It’s no secret that the flimsy plastic bags many grocery store chains use aren’t good for the environment. After one use, many of them end up in landfills, where they can take 1,000 years to degrade.

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

While reusable grocery bags are great for the environment, the potential health risks of not washing them can be hazardous. A recent study done by the UA and Loma Linda University revealed that 97 ...

A practical guide from sustainability experts on reducing plastic at the grocery store and going zero waste at home.

I noticed a plastic bag high in the tree outside my home. I wanted to hire a squirrel to get it out of the tree. Squirrels are not very helpful, unfortunately. As we drove around doing errands, I was ...

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Getting ready for the New Jersey bag ban on May 4 is easy with the countless reusable shopping bags you can buy online. Although with all of these options, it’s difficult to know which are reliable ...