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Can heavy-duty plastic bags really be reused as many times as industry says? ABC7 News puts them to the test
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco was the first city in the nation to get rid of single use plastic bags in 2007. In 2014, the ...
Did California Ban Plastic Bags? What the New Law Means
California has long had a partial ban on plastic grocery bags, but that law is set to get even more strict as plastic pollution co...
Lawmakers revisit WA’s plastic bag restrictions
Washington shoppers will pay 4 cents more per plastic grocery bag starting in January. But the bags themselves won’t get any thick...
When will it go into effect?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning plastic bags from grocery store checkouts, including the thicker, "reusable" ba...
Elgin council to consider ban on retail use of plastic bags
The Elgin City Council has directed staff to draft an ordinance banning the use of single-use bags by all retailers other than res...
Retail theft surge in Inland Empire store prompts new policy: Leave shopping bags with the cashier
A locally owned grocery store fed up with a rise in theft in its Inland Empire community is trying to crack down on the problem by...
How To Wash Reusable Grocery Bags—They’re Dirtier Than You Think
Reusable grocery bags are a great alternative to plastic shopping bags, mainly because they are more environmentally friendly. Tha...
Plastic shopping bag policies are actually working, a new study suggests
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Are You Meant to Wash Reusable Grocery Bags?
Image Credit: Shutterstock/Ground Picture.Reusable grocery bags have become a staple for many families, offering an eco-friendly a...
Are “Freezer” Zip-Top Bags Actually Worth Paying More For? Ziploc Explains
They were made with different uses in mind.