A shareholder proposal years ago asked Amazon to reduce plastic in its shipping. This year the company reported a more than 25 percent reduction in plastic use.

With a ban on paper bags set to take effect on July 1, lawmakers may carve out an exemption for any paper bag that bears the brand of the store ...

Discover how placing fruit in a paper bag accelerates ripening—and learn all about ethylene gas and why this simple method is so effective.

According to a recent analysis of single-use bag legislation, while policy can be one of the most effective tools to reduce ...

Discover five food-saving benefits of paper bags you should know, from reducing waste to preserving freshness, plus how they support a sustainable kitchen.

If you have an excess of paper bags from the grocery store, consider trying one or all of these five genius uses for paper ...

Colorado’s ban on single-use plastic bags has led to a noticeable uptick in paper bags for some shoppers — especially those who forget their reusables. Instead of tossing them or ...

The Baltimore County Council shot down a bill that would have required retailers to give the county part of the fee charged for paper bags to finance an environmental fund.

Hood Packaging plans to close its paper bag plant in Vancouver and lay off 94 people, the company told Washington state workforce officials this week. It’s the latest setback in the region’s ...

A Pennsylvania state senator is pushing to outlaw single-use plastic bags at retail stores across the entire commonwealth.

Giant Eagle is shifting its approach to shopping bags once again. The grocery chain is replacing its fabric reusable bags with new single-use plastic bags made from 75% recycled material. The move ...

Penneys is set to introduce a small charge for paper bags across its stores nationwide in an attempt to reduce single-use paper waste Choosing to use reusable bags such as tote bags can help to ...