Unfortunately, many shoppers also aren't reusing their reusable bags. Instead of offering single-use plastic bags, some ...

An initiative that encouraged surgery patients to bring their own reusable bags for belongings and a reusable water bottle led to reductions in surgical carbon footprints, waste, and cost, a new study ...

Plastic grocery bags are no friend to the environment, but they're hard to avoid altogether. Plastic bags can’t be put out ...

You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water and then rinsing and air-drying. There are many great alternatives to ...

"I have got bags in bags in bags." Research reveals one major setback with grocery bag fees: 'It's really bad' first appeared ...

It’s generally safe to reuse plastic freezer and sandwich bags if they haven't stored raw meat, fish, eggs, or allergens. Bags should be washed with soap and water, air-dried completely, and not ...

California’s revised carryout bag law, which took effect January 1, eliminates the exemption that allowed thicker plastic ...

Zip-top bags can be reused several times — but there are some exceptions Bob Chamberlin/Los Angeles Times via Getty While single-use plastic bags are convenient for quick and easy food storage, ...

Here's the thing that nobody talks about when they hand you a trendy tote at the checkout. Those bags everyone's carrying ...

The battle against the single-use plastic bag may not be won but it's definitely under way. Restrictions on their use are in place in almost a dozen US states and in many other countries around the ...