It seems people are always coming up with innovative ways to avoid using plastic bags and improve their grocery shopping experience, from buying foods in bulk to purchasing reusable grocery bag sets.

states and countries banning single-use plastic bags, paper has become a popular alternative at the grocery checkout. At first glance, this seems like an obvious win for the environment.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a new bill Sunday that bans plastic bags from all grocery store checkouts in the state, ...