Photo by Marcy Stamper The number of plastic bags used by shoppers has dropped since the state imposed a fee, but the amount ...

It’s no secret that the flimsy plastic bags many grocery store chains use aren’t good for the environment. After one use, many of them end up in landfills, where they can take 1,000 years to degrade.

"We really take pride in providing products that are small changes with big impacts." This startup is racing to become the gold standard for reusable bags that reduce plastic exposure and keep food ...

After plastic bag bans passed in the city of Charleston and surrounding municipalities, big retail stores such as Walmart and Target found a loophole: those extra-thick plastic bags that can be washed ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco was the first city in the nation to get rid of single use plastic bags in 2007. In 2014, the rest of the state would also ban the so-called urban tumbleweed.

Spokane, WA. - Washington state shoppers will have to shell out more money for plastic bags bought at store check-outs in ...

A new year means new laws, but there are many that don't affect Californians' day-to-day lives. Here are a few that might.

Silicone food storage bags keep food fresher for longer while reducing the risk of plastic contamination in the kitchen.

Regardless of the pattern or format you choose, you won’t be disappointed in this genius kitchen swap. These beeswax wraps ...

Plastic straws have become a point of contention. Many cities and states have banned them because they end up in landfills, city streets (and sometimes even in sea turtles’ nostrils). But the bans ...