In a post-plastic world, what bags do Connecticut’s grocery stores offer? There's a difference.
Connecticut has eliminated billions of plastic bags from the economy and ecosystem with a ban on single-use bags. But what do ...
Oregon Senate votes in favor of more restrictions on plastic: What to know
The bill would place limits on single-use plastics at restaurants and hotels and ban thicker plastic bags at stores and ...
It’s Been Five Years Since New York Banned Single-Use Plastic Bags. They’re Still Floating Around.
Since New York’s ban on the distribution of single-use plastic bags took effect five years ago, Francisco Marte, who owns five bodegas in the Bronx with his brothers, has been conflicted about how to ...
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Letter to the Editor: Too much plastic for tiny town
Vermont state chose to ban plastic carry-out bags on July 1, 2020, along with plastic straws, stirrers, and Styrofoam cups.
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Oregon Senate votes in favor of more restrictions on plastic: What to know
The bill would restrict single-use plastics at restaurants, stores and hotels. It would ban thicker plastic bags and require single-use utensils and condiments be provided only by request.
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Letter to the Editor: There is Too Much Plastic for a Tiny Town
Vermont state chose to ban plastic carry-out bags on July 1, 2020, along with plastic straws, stirrers, and Styrofoam cups.
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Oregon lawmaker tries again to ban the use of plastic trash bags used as luggage for kids in foster care
The day state officials handed Riley a large black plastic trash bag that smelled like lemon is seared into the former Oregon foster youth’s mind. “I will never forget my first trash bag ...
Will Georgia ban plastic bags in stores? A new law may change the way consumers shop
You might want to stock up on reusable totes because plastic bags could be a thing of the past. Georgia lawmakers are currently debating a statewide ban that could take effect as soon as next year.
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Europe's deepest garbage dump: Scientists discover plastic bags and cans littered across the Calypso Deep - a trench 16,770ft below the surface of the Mediterranean Sea
This includes plastic bags, a plastic sack, plastic food containers, plastic cups and lids, plastic rope, paper cartons, metal drinks cans and glass bottles. Experts warned their discovery ...
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Face Off: Is the HK$1 plastic bag fee an effective way to reduce waste in Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong government’s new HK$1 levy on all types of plastic bags, an increase from the previous 50 HK cent fee, will help combat plastic waste and encourage consumers to use reusable bags.
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One Side of Microplastics, Please. Foods With Plastic Inside and Swaps to Make
A plastic called polypropylene is often used to make tea bags, and even if you choose paper tea bags, there can still be microplastics in them. The issue is that when the bags contact hot water ...
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Kroger Backs Off Pledge To Ban Plastic Bags
2025 seemed waaay off in the far distant future, when Kroger announced plans in 2018 to phase out single-use plastic bags in all of its more than 2,700 grocery stores. But now, 2025 is well underway.