Washington lawmakers push competing bills to ban plastic bags, reduce bag fee

Two weeks after the state increased the fee for reusable plastic bags, lawmakers are considering competing legislation that ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

With Plastic ‘Reusable’ Bags Gone, Santa Barbara Shoppers and Stores Adjust to California’s New Bag Rules

California’s revised carryout bag law, which took effect January 1, eliminates the exemption that allowed thicker plastic ...
Climate Compass on MSNOpinion

Why I stopped using reusable bags - and don't feel guilty about it

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

Kroger called out after quietly changing bold promise made to customers years prior: 'We are extending our timeline'

In 2018, Kroger publicly pledged to phase out single-use plastic bags by 2025. As reported by The Louisville Courier Journal, ...
ABC 10News San Diego

California officially bans plastic bags statewide, customers adapt to checkout changes

California shoppers are adjusting to a new reality at checkout counters across the state as plastic bags have been officially ...
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Kroger's plastic bag phase-out: Delays and environmental implications

In 2018, Kroger pledged to eliminate single-use plastic bags by 2025 as part of its Zero Hunger, Zero Waste initiative.

It’s high time to take action

Climate change is the greatest threat to our country in my lifetime. If we don't respond, it will severely impact the future ...

Dibrugarh residents donate as RRR centre launches winter relief drive

Dibrugarh: The Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation’s RRR (reduce, reuse, recycle) centre organised a successful donation drive on Saturday at Chowkidinghe.
Oneindia

Sustainable Swaps: Bamboo Pads & Refillable Packaging For Daily Indian Homes

Smart swaps like bamboo pads and refillable packaging cut plastic waste and save resources for Indian households, with ...

7 Kitchen Items at Dollar Tree That Can Save You Hundreds Every Month

If you’re trying to cut back on food waste, grocery spending or everyday household costs, a surprising store that can help ...
The Cool Down on MSN

Officials launch total ban on everyday grocery store item that will reshape customer shopping habits: 'This is so ridiculous'

Shoppers in Montgomery County, Maryland, will now have to use more sustainable options to help carry out their items.
The Cool Down on MSNOpinion

Starbucks employee shares outrage after revealing holiday aftermath: 'I felt like such an awful person'

Starbucks is a good example that has been called out and come up again recently because of its holiday practices. An employee ...