"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." We all probably have a growing collection of reusable bags at home. With single-use plastic-bag bans and ...

As consumer concern mounts about the waste generated by e-commerce, some companies are beginning to embrace a variety of reusable packaging strategies. Kate Daly, managing director of Closed Loop ...

Thank you. Have a nice day. And next time, try to remember your reusable bags. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) I always take my reusable bags to the grocery store. I don't like spending 10 cents ...

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 ...

Ecology Department just sent out this early alert: Starting Jan. 1, 2026, a scheduled 4-cent increase in the price for plastic film carryout bags at Washington restaurants and retailers will raise ...

It’s time for your next Simple Swap! In January, we set a goal of swapping disposable water bottles for reusable ones. This month, our Simple Swap takes us to the grocery store. Many shoppers in the ...

Starting in January, Philly shoppers will have to pay 10 cents for a paper bag or bring their own reusable bag under a bill ...

While reusable grocery bags are great for the environment, the potential health risks of not washing them can be hazardous. A recent study done by the UA and Loma Linda University revealed that 97 ...

Costco shoppers are used to bragging about epic finds, but this time, it’s the international crowd showing off, and everyone ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Some news you can use on this Earth Day for the all-important chore of grocery shopping. First, health experts said to wipe down your purchases and bags. Next, reusable bags were ...