All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.

Connecticut has eliminated billions of plastic bags from the economy and ecosystem with a ban on single-use bags. But what do ...

This month, our Simple Swap takes us to the grocery store ... across the country before they hit store shelves, that thin plastic bag isn’t doing much to protect them from germs.

Dear Eartha, I’m trying to cut down on my plastic use, but shopping at the grocery store is challenging. What tips do you ...