Grocery giants are getting on top of their waste contribution, and Wegmans has made some bold choices. Not everyone likes it, ...

State Senator Catherine Blakespear, a Democrat and one of the bill’s supporters, at the time pointed to a state study that ...

NEW JERSEY (WABC) -- Officials in New Jersey are considering bringing back paper bags just months after a single-use bag ban took effect. Right now, stores are barred from using any kind of bag, ...

Shoppers in the state will face a major change at grocery, pharmacy, liquor, and convenience store checkouts, as all plastic ...

Paper bags have historically been gentle on the environment. They naturally decompose and are safe for wildlife. Paper bags are made from renewable resources and are manufactured using renewable ...

Paper bags will soon be the only option available at many store checkouts, with plastic bags going away once again.

The countdown to New Jersey’s strict bag ban is over and a new set rules goes into effect May 4 at grocery stores, bodegas, restaurants, schools and retail stores. While the Garden State survived ...

California is banning all plastic bags at grocery stores starting in 2026. The new law eliminates thick reusable plastic bags, plus requires a 10-cent paper bag fee.

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