Plastic bags pollute our environment and break down into microplastics that contaminate our drinking water and threaten our health,” said Jenn Engstrom of the California Public Interest Research Group ...

California banned single-use plastic grocery bags in 2016, becoming the first state to take this major environmental step. In the eight years it has been in effect, billions of flimsy plastic bags ...

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

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. SOME CALIFORNIA LAWMAKERS ARE PUSHING TO COMPLETELY BAN PLASTIC BAGS AT GROCERY STORES. RIGHT NOW, PEOPLE CAN BUY PLASTIC BAGS AT GROCERY STORES FOR $0.10, BUT LAWMAKERS WANT TO ...

Washington residents will soon face heftier fines for littering and higher prices for plastic grocery bags. A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday also delays requirements for retailers to ...

Washington residents will soon face heftier fines for littering and higher prices for plastic grocery bags. A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday toughens the punishment for littering and ...

Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic grocery bags have many more uses than just carrying your fruits and veggies. Repurpose them around the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. California is suing three plastic bag manufacturers that officials say are violating state law by providing bags ...

Litter is seen alongside an Interstate 5 off ramp near Lacey, Washington. (Bill Lucia/Washington State Standard) Washington residents will soon face heftier fines for littering and higher prices for ...