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The fight against plastic pollution has gained significant momentum in recent years, with plastic bag bans emerging as a key strategy in reducing environmental waste. Plastic bags, ubiquitous and ...

Recycling bags in Mecklenburg County is a little different after county leaders took action in response to a Channel 9 ...

Thirteen states across the country have enacted bans on "single-use" plastic bags, with upwards of 500 cities doing the same. More could be on the way. Environmental groups claim that these bags are ...

Two Washington State University economists recommend the state eliminate its ban on single-use plastic bags, incurring the criticism of government regulators. WSU professors Eric Jessup and Jake ...

A Los Angeles Times editorial is asking for a "do over" in the plastic bag ban that actually led to more plastic waste, according to a recent report. After California became the first state in 2016 to ...

When heading to the pool, it's always a smart idea to toss a plastic bag into your beach tote. That way, when you change out ...

Even if you use reusable shopping bags, there's a good chance you have some plastic grocery bags somewhere in your home. In ...

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