New York's upcoming plastic bag ban has a loophole that environmental advocates say would be a "monumental mistake" in the effort to reduce plastic bag pollution. The Cuomo administration's ban, which ...

Honolulu City Council will vote on changes to the plastic bag ban at its meeting Wednesday. If the bill passes, environmental groups will consider it a victory in getting rid of thicker, 2.25 mil ...

Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal cleanups. Ever since their invention in 1959, plastic bags have become synonymous ...

Plastic waste is incredibly harmful to wildlife and the environment. Several U.S. states have taken action and banned the use of plastic bags as of 2026.