It’s no secret that the flimsy plastic bags many grocery store chains use aren’t good for the environment. After one use, many of them end up in landfills, where they can take 1,000 years to degrade.

Last week, the New York Times published an article by Grace Cook that got half of Twitter talking about “the cotton tote crisis.” At the center of this article—and the multiple tweets promoting it—is ...

Starting on March 1, 2020, all single-use plastic bags will be banned in New York. That means no more plastic bags at the grocery store (though you still can get takeout delivered in a plastic bag).

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. By now you know skipping plastic bags at the grocery ...

ANSBACH, Germany -- U.S. Army Garrison Ansbach (USAG Ansbach) launched its first ever Plastic-Free Week Sept. 23 - 30, 2018. During the week the garrison introduced environmentally friendly ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link You might want to think twice about buying "biodegradable" plastic bags if you're environmentally-minded. A new study from the University of ...

Boston Mayor Marty Walsh says his temporary suspension of the city’s ban on single-use plastic shopping bags is about “flexibility.” He’s lying. It’s about “stupidity.” Boston’s anti-plastic-bag ...

Johanna Gullichsen has designed 12 styles in her signature geometric patterns. By Penelope Colston Reporting from Helsinki, Finland Johanna Gullichsen produces textiles that are instantly recognized ...