California shoppers are adjusting to a new reality at checkout counters across the state as plastic bags have been officially banned since January 1.

Plastic waste is incredibly harmful to wildlife and the environment. Several U.S. states have taken action and banned the use ...

After a yearslong commitment to phase out single use plastic bags from its stores by 2025, here's where Kroger stands.

ELYRIA, Ohio — Turns out those plastic grocery bags stuffed under kitchen sinks across Lorain County were good for more than just multiplying overnight. They helped local schools win picnic tables and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic ...

Ten years after California approved a plastic bag ban that’s been blamed for making its plastic bag problem worse, the state is banning single-use plastic grocery bags entirely. In 2014, California ...

Armstrong Williams’ commentary “Are plastic bag bans increasing plastic use?” missed the point of plastic bag bans, which is to remove the bags from circulation in order to decrease litter and ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- More and more cities, including Philadelphia, are banning plastic bags because of environmental dangers. Some big box retailers offer drop-off bins for recycling, including ...

Two weeks after the state increased the fee for reusable plastic bags, lawmakers are considering competing legislation that ...

That's where Aldi comes in to save the day, with a must-have $7 kitchen essential that offers a smart, compact solution to ...

Lawmakers are discussing a new bill aimed at expanding the state's existing plastic bag ban while increasing the fee for ...

Colorado Springs shoppers will discover big changes in the new year at groceries, convenience stores, pharmacies and other retailers. Beginning Sunday, a new state law will require shoppers to pay a ...