No need to buy wrapping paper again — just use paper bags. You can cover a pretty large area by cutting the bag at the seam.

A 2023 analysis of a survey of hundreds of Vermonters found the law appeared to have worked. Plastic bag use in the state ...

All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With ...

But officials said those were just being tossed in the trash. Shoppers will now have to bring their own bags or use paper bags provided by stores.

Now, some major retailers, such as Ontario's main liquor vendor, the LCBO, and Walmart Canada are turning to single-use paper bags. Walmart is phasing out its popular blue fabric bags in ...

Pennsylvania lawmakers are weighing legislation that would ban single-use plastic bags statewide, following similar measures ...

Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, customers at most grocery stores, convenience stores, and other retailers will have three main options: Pay at least 10 cents for a paper bag; use a reusable bag ...

With more cities, states and countries banning single-use plastic bags, paper has become a popular alternative at the grocery checkout. At first glance, this seems like an obvious win for the ...