All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.

Connecticut has eliminated billions of plastic bags from the economy and ecosystem with a ban on single-use bags. But what do ...

Now, some state lawmakers want to allow a return to paper bags at the grocery checkout, provided the bags contain at least 40 ...

Dear Eartha, I’m trying to cut down on my plastic use, but shopping at the grocery store is challenging. What tips do you ...

Give plastic-wrapped herbs a miss and grow your own instead. Herbs and salad ingredients such as spinach, lettuce and kale ...

If you go grocery shopping at Aldi, don't expect any free bags. You'll need to either bring your own or buy some. Here's what ...

Plastic bags were banned while I was going to college in New York City, so the collection started back then and has spiraled out of control ever since. Luckily I've found the reusable bag to end all ...

It seems people are always coming up with innovative ways to avoid using plastic bags and improve their grocery shopping experience, from buying foods in bulk to purchasing reusable grocery bag sets.

That means billions of plastic bags end up in landfills every year. But we can do something about it. On your next grocery trip, don’t just bring your reusable shopping bags—bring along ...

The simple goal of keeping plastic out of the ocean — which I share completely — is what drives some politicians to support ...

When British designer Anya Hindmarch started selling her bags in supermarkets in the UK, they sold out. Here, she wants to ...

The grocery store first implemented the BYOB refund policy -- which provided a 10-cent credit to customers who brought their ...