And even if your grocery store doesn’t charge for plastic bags to transport all of your items, is it ok to reuse them? Are there safety considerations? Southern Living consulted with Sam Scoten ...

Place separate bins for paper, plastic, glass, and metal in your home. Clean and repurpose jars for storage, vases, or DIY ...

When Oregon banned retailers and restaurants from giving out plastic, single-use checkout bags in 2019, environmental groups hailed it as a big step forward in the fight against plastic waste.

Exactly what impact the ban has had on the state’s recycling centers ... Regarding the reusable bag dilemma, one lawmaker once proposed bringing back paper bags in some capacity and finding ...