California has a plastic bag problem — but not for long. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law fully banning ...

California, US, governor Gavin Newsom signed a law yesterday (22 September) to phase out plastic shopping bags at ... which allowed consumers to buy thicker plastic bags that supposedly made ...

Plastic pollution is a severe global issue, jeopardizing ecosystems, particularly marine life. Millions of tons of plastic ...

The change comes a decade on from thin plastic shopping bags being banned in the state in 2014 – this was later backed by ...

Marie, Ont., would like to see retailers offer solutions to the problem of Canadians stockpiling too many reusable bags. (Carly Shoup) You know the feeling. You're in line to buy groceries and ...

Studies suggest reusable bags must be used many times for them to have less environmental impact than flimsy, single-use plastic ones. However, many resusable bags don't get reused, and wind up in ...

With mixed reactions from customers and stores alike, the shift to eco-friendly alternatives is proving to be both challenging and necessary ...

How much of our waste gets recycled really and are ‘sustainable’ plastic alternatives actually any better for the planet?

If you want to save some cash and buy in bulk, there are great options with quick shipping available online now. This year, Walmart is a great option for getting large bags of candy for less.