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 ...

Biodegradable plastic bags have been widely used as a safe alternative to plastic carry bags that could be harmful to the environment. Unlike regular plastic bags, they are biodegradable and decompose ...

PLAINWELL, Mich. — A local school district is working to reduce the amount of plastic bags that go into the environment. Plainwell Community Schools is collecting plastic bags from now until the ...

These days, when you head to a shop to buy clothes, most brands package your purchases in a recyclable paper bag, which looks more eco-friendly than plastic. But behind the scenes—in back rooms ...

State lawmakers are considering legislation that would ban the distribution of plastic bags at major retailers such as Walmart and Target, grocery stores like Hy-Vee and Kroger, and specialty ...

"I was like 'I’m cool with it,'" said Victoria Hall. New York state’s 2020 ban on plastic bags was an effort to address the environmental impacts of plastic waste. Before the ban, an estimated ...

Stacey lives with her husband and dog in New York. You might be good at saving plastic grocery bags (raise your hand if you have a pile taking up real estate under the kitchen sink), but are you ...