Plastic pollution is one of the biggest environmental challenges facing the planet today, and single-use plastic bags are a major contributor. They often end up in landfills, clog drains, and ...

Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's ...

I RWIN COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) – In an effort to enhance school safety and security, Irwin County Schools will implement a new bookbag policy requiring all students to use clear plastic, vinyl, or ...

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That extra fee at the grocery store for a plastic shopping bag isn’t just an inconvenience –– it is actually making a difference for marine ecosystems, according to a new study.

Because Oregon’s bag law applies to restaurants as well as retail and grocery stores, it was regarded by many as the strongest state plastic bag ban on the books when it went into effect in 2020.

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.