Plastic bags are everywhere—stuffed under kitchen sinks, folded in purses, or tucked into car compartments for "just in ...

Can you actually reuse plastic bags? Experts share how to safely reuse plastic bags and when to recycle instead.

Reduce, reuse and then recycle. Whether you use them to store leftovers, freeze portions of broth or simplify meal prep, plastic bags are one of the kitchen’s most versatile products.

And even if your grocery store doesn’t charge for plastic bags to transport all of your items, is it ok to reuse them? Are there safety considerations? Southern Living consulted with Sam Scoten ...

Yes, it’s OK to bring your own bag to the grocery store and reuse it again and again ... There’s no longer the need to ponder whether paper or plastic is the right choice.

When Oregon banned retailers and restaurants from giving out plastic, single-use checkout bags in 2019, environmental groups hailed it as a big step forward in the fight against plastic waste.

I'd like to think that I was always pretty green — I reuse plastic bags from the grocery store as garbage bags, I donate clothes instead of throwing them out, and I sort my recyclables accordingly.

Plastic carrier bags account for much less than 10 percent ... Greater efforts are needed to reduce plastic consumption as a whole and promote reuse. The government must work more closely with ...

The move to eliminate plastic bags from the check-out areas follows an earlier decision to eliminate Styrofoam containers and ...