There's increasing concern about PFAS, the substances commonly called forever chemicals found throughout the environment. Now volunteers in Minnesota are collecting pine needles throughout the state ...
CALIFORNIA, USA — A new California law, effective Jan. 1, 2026, will make single-use plastic carryout bags a thing of the past. Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 1053, authored by Sen.
When getting her groceries, Lisa Villella almost always forgets her reusable bags at home. “I think this is the only time I’ve ever remembered to bring one,” she said coming out of Grocery Outlet in ...
Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, grocery, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores in California will not be able to provide any single-use thin plastic bags or even "reusable" plastic film bags. The updated ...
A 2020 Washington state law enacted a fee on plastic bags that retailers offer to customers, and several municipalities banned single-use bags. That fee will increase on Jan. 1, 2026, from 8 to 12 ...
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — If you're a resident in Montgomery County and use plastic bags as trash bags or just everyday uses, now might be a good time to stock up on canvas bags and totes. Bring your ...
Shoppers in Washington will soon begin paying 4 cents more per plastic bag at grocery stores and other retailers. The price for plastic bags will increase to 12 cents a bag, plus tax, on Jan. 1, but ...
SPOKANE, Wash. -- "How many store bags did you use?" is the question replacing the old "paper or plastic?" in Washington. For years, shoppers have been paying for bags at grocery stores, convenience ...
When Napa County rings in the new year, it and the rest of the state will bid farewell to the thick, “reusable” plastic bags that were offered at many grocery stores and other retailers. On Jan. 1, ...
Beginning on January 1, 2026, an additional four-cent charge will be added to each plastic bag sold by retailers and restaurants, the Washington Department of Ecology (DOE) announced. The new law, ...
WASHINGTON – A new report from Washington State University (WSU) suggests that state lawmakers might need to make changes to Washington's retail carryout bag policy. The study, based on data collected ...
OLYMPIA, Wash - Reusable plastic bags at Washington stores and restaurants are about to cost more, starting in January. Starting on New Years Day, shoppers will pay 12 cents for a bag, up from eight ...
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