In some of the 50 states, plastic bags at grocery stores are a thing of the past ... Plus, if you choose a fun shade or pattern, they're a creative way to add a little color to your kitchen without ...

Maybe you have been annoyed by the extra charge to get a plastic shopping bag, but a new study shows the policies actually help clean up shorelines.

A study published in Science Journal found that plastic bag policies, such as bans and fees, have been effective in reducing plastic bag litter by 25-47% and potentially protecting wildlife from en… ...

The Giant Eagle grocery chain is going back to the future, reintroducing plastic bags after a failed reusable bag experiment.

New Jersey lawmakers touted their bag ban when enacted. A new study, however, finds that bag ban has been followed by an increased use of plastic and higher emissions.

A popular plastic bag maker was hit with a class-action lawsuit alleging that its bags contain harmful chemicals. A consumer alleged that Ziploc bags’ primary selling points, that they are ...

The nation has banned the bags that typically hold vegetables and fruit. Recyclable, biodegradable or plant-based plastic bag are also included in the ban.

Fans of Costco's $4.99 rotisserie chicken are taking to social media to gripe about the new plastic bag wrapping.

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 ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Environmental groups said Pittsburgh's plastic bag ban is working. When it comes to the plastic bag ban in Pittsburgh, everybody has an opinion. "I understand getting rid of ...

Do bag fees actually help reduce waste? MINNEAPOLIS — It's a convenience that comes at a cost. Consumers must pay 5 cents a bag, for paper or plastic, in Minneapolis and Duluth. The fees are an ...

The bill would place limits on single-use plastics at restaurants and hotels and ban thicker plastic bags at stores and restaurants.