In our fast-paced world of convenience, disposable items have become an everyday part of life. From plastic cutlery to single ...

MAY 20 09 – 11:40 AM –While reusable shopping bags are aggressively promoted by grocery chains as eco-friendly, new evidence funded by the plastics industry suggest… ...

Reusable bags are living rent free in closets and car trunks across the country. Most major retailers made the switch away from single-use plastic bags about a year ago, but it's taking time for ...

Customers are encouraged to bring their own bags, but should they need a bag for their groceries, METRO will offer reusable cloth bags for $.33 and foldables for $4.99.

Plastic bags are lighter than paper and can be delivered to stores more fuel efficiently (Shoppers Torn On Paying For Bags - Jan. 13). Most reusable cloth bags are manufactured overseas and have ...

Customers at the Freshmart are being offered free reusable cloth bags, which were provided to the store by the DFO, at the checkouts. Judy Hillier, a clerk at the Twillingate DFO detachment who ...

Faith Gallaugher demonstrated how much weight a cloth bag will hold, and how strong and durable its handles. “It takes almost 1,000 years for plastic bags to break down,” Brenden said.

Stores can still sell reusable tote bags but not at the checkout counter. There, only paper bags will be offered. The new law is expected to go into effect on January 1, 2026.

Shocked and upset by the sight, it was at this point that Morneau knew she wanted to help do something about it. Upon returning home, Morneau got to work: building a community of volunteer sewers, now ...

In Hollywood, meanwhile, a film industry couple is marketing the Green Garmento, a reusable cloth bag that just this week was adopted by La Cienega Studio Cleaners, which services 20th Century Fox ...

The bill would force an outright ban in January 2020, after which businesses could face fines for giving away plastic bags You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you ...