In many Indian households, it’s common to store vegetables in plastic bags inside the refrigerator. But recent research has shown that this seemingly harmless habit can pose serious health risks. Here ...

You won't find any plastic produce bags at her shop. The fruits and vegetables are sold unpackaged. "Apples have a peel, oranges have a peel, you don't need the extra packaging," said Genttner.

A recent study reveals that plastic packaging fails to extend the freshness of fruits and vegetables, potentially ...

TORONTO , Oct. 28 /CNW Telbec/ - Metro Inc. is taking another step towards eliminating plastic bags from its stores by becoming the first Canadian grocery chain to offer reusable produce bags in ...

You'd be forgiven for thinking that 'eco-friendly' biodegradable bags are a better option than traditional plastic ones. But they could be linked to health problems, experts have warned.

Plastic bags of any kind are not permitted in Windsor-Essex recycling. Your box won't be picked up if it has a bag in it, starting June 1. A crackdown is coming that should have you reviewing your ...

As of Tuesday, July 2 you can put plastic bags and dog feces in your green bin for curbside collection. The city believes allowing families to store their organic waste in plastic bags will ...

There is an exception for the thin bags that are used in grocery stores to transport fruit and vegetables to the cash register or to wrap up meat. READ MORE: Montreal’s plastic bag ban to kick ...

Bringing your own reusable bags when going shopping is “the best way to protect our environment,” the province says. This ban is part of the Plastic Bags Reduction Act which was introduced by ...

Plastic bag bans and fees are growing in popularity. More than 100 countries regulate the bags, and 175 countries are in talks to create the first-ever global plastics treaty, according to the study.