If you think that there isn't all that much you can do with that big pile of plastic shopping bags that's started to ...

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, aiming to reduce plastic waste that impacts coastlines, marine life ...