Here's the thing that nobody talks about when they hand you a trendy tote at the checkout. Those bags everyone's carrying ...

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any lingering odors. Cleaning a zip-top bag is as simple as adding warm water and dish ...

When New York state instituted its single use plastic carryout bag ban in 2020, I was all for it for both fashion and environmental reasons. A perennial New York City eyesore were plastic bags snagged ...

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, grocery, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores in California will not be able to provide any single-use thin plastic bags or even "reusable" plastic film bags. The updated ...

Dave, better known as “Sandwich Bag Dad,” has been turning ordinary school lunches into daily doses of laughter for over 13 years. In 2025, he continued his beloved tradition, creating 2 daily unique ...

When Napa County rings in the new year, it and the rest of the state will bid farewell to the thick, “reusable” plastic bags that were offered at many grocery stores and other retailers. On Jan. 1, ...

Parade aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a commission. Costco shoppers are used to bragging about epic finds, but this time, ...

Whether you’re looking to reduce waste, do your part in caring for the environment or live in a state in which single-use grocery bags are no more, then you may have acquired a stockpile of reusable ...

Returnity, a New York-based company offering reusable shipping solutions, has partnered with Nevada-based Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) to launch In Rotation, a program at the beauty industry’s ...

Emmy Award-winning journalist Paula Ebben co-anchors WBZ-TV News at 5:30 p.m. Ebben is also an anchor for CBS News Boston and reports across all newscasts including WBZ-TV News' "Eye on Education" ...

Giant Eagle’s decision to abandon reusable fabric shopping bags in favor of single-use plastic bags made from recycled materials reveals complex tensions between environmental ideals and consumer ...