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

Thirteen states across the country have enacted bans on "single-use" plastic bags, with upwards of 500 cities doing the same. More could be on the way. Environmental groups claim that these bags are ...

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Until recently, I never considered myself to be a politically active individual. I consider mine an American story, driven by little more than hard work and perseverance – lessons that were taught to ...

Here’s a common scenario you might have encountered: You’re at the grocery store, your cart filled with items, only to discover at the checkout counter that they either charge for bags, or they don’t ...

Every year, around 500 billion plastic grocery bags are used worldwide. And an estimated 10 million tons of plastic are discarded in the ocean yearly. To help combat this waste, several American ...

Storing plastic bags in drawers may not be the best use of space. Instead, keep these essentials organized by repurposing ...

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