It turns out, bag fees, since they first launched in San Francisco, are meeting much resistance across the U.S.
David Lewis | Posted 05.14.2009 | Green
Plastic bag pollution is growing, and its impact on our rivers, bays and oceans is well documented. The answer to "paper or plastic?" is "neither -- here's my reusable bag!"
Treehugger.com | Posted 02.19.2009 | Green
New Delhi has banned the use of plastic bags in all shops, starting very soon. Notification has been sent out to all shopkeepers, and they are being g...
Graham Hill | Posted 04.15.2009 | Green
Toronto has a beloved coffee chain, Tim Hortons. It also has a group of City Council public works committee members working hard to reduce fast-food p...
AP | Posted 07.31.2008 | Green
LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles shoppers soon won't hear the question, "Paper or plastic?" at the checkout line. The City Council voted Tuesday to ba...
Treehugger | Collin Dunn | Posted 07.16.2008 | Home
Paper or plastic bags: which is better? It's an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? I...
Olivia Zaleski | Posted 03.28.2008 | Living
As various cities, countries and mega-stores move closer to exterminating the plastic bag, one may feel slightly nervous. Though it sounds a daunting task, bringing a bag with you is actually incredibly easy.
Mairi Beautyman | Posted 09.19.2009 | Green