We never thought we'd be this excited about a shopping bag, but here we are! Were all about the limited-edition Costco tote ...

The COVID-19 outbreak is giving new meaning to those “sustainable” shopping bags that politicians and environmentalists have been so eager to impose on the public. These reusable tote bags can sustain ...

Starting on March 1, 2020, all single-use plastic bags will be banned in New York. That means no more plastic bags at the grocery store (though you still can get takeout delivered in a plastic bag).

Back in the 1980s, Mobile Chemical had a plant in Woodland that made plastic bags out on East Beamer Street. I took tours of the facility and was impressed by its efficiency.

A year or so ago, I decided to start using less plastic. I bought an insulated water bottle for my morning coffee, as well as bee’s wax wraps to replace cellophane, and I largely stopped putting my ...

For at least a few decades, Americans have been drilled in the superiority of tote bags. Reusable bags are good, we’re told, because they’re friendly for the environment. Disposable bags, on the other ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Among plastics, perhaps no item is as villainized as grocery bags ...

Campaigners say these bag hoards are creating fresh environmental problems, with reusable bags having a much higher carbon footprint than thin plastic bags. According to one eye-popping estimate, a ...