The new California law bans all plastic carryout bags at grocery, pharmacy and convenience store checkouts, including thicker ...

California is phasing out the single-use plastic bags commonly used to protect produce and meats from being damaged or contaminating other foods in a shopper’s cart. "It helps consumers be a lot more ...

According to The Environmental Protection Agency the average American produces about 1300 pounds of non-recyclable waste each year. Plastic shopping bags are included in that total. The phrase Reduce, ...

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 ...

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Under The Radar is our monthly column where we highlight some of the coolest, most inspiring founders of brands in the home and kitchen space. It's a familiar struggle for many shoppers: reaching the ...

When San Francisco became the first U.S. city to prohibit large grocery stores and pharmacies from distributing disposable plastic bags in March 2007, it appeared to have sparked a trend. At least a ...

WASHINGTON — "Honey, I shrunk the Trader Joe's tote bag." Cult favorite grocery chain Trader Joe's is launching its newest tote bag, the canvas micro tote, in stores nationwide this week. A Trader Joe ...