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This is what the data says about plastic bag bans. Plastic bag bans have been popping up across the country for the past decade, but a lawmaker in one state is looking at walking back the law enacted ...

According to a recent analysis of single-use bag legislation, while policy can be one of the most effective tools to reduce single-use bag waste, consumers also must be supported in adopting ...

Plastic bag waste, such as this photographed at the Burbank Recycle Center in August 2013, was supposed to be a thing of the past in California. (Raul Roa / Burbank Leader) It was a decade ago when ...

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All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With more ...

Summer travel is on the horizon. Could your travel gear use a refresh? If you're looking to make a small, inexpensive tweak that will make a big difference, we recommend tossing your tired old ...