Here are some valuable tips from Ziploc that benefit the planet and could save you money. Reviewed by Dietitian Mandy Enright, M.S., RDN, RYT You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it ...

Giant Eagle’s decision to abandon reusable fabric shopping bags in favor of single-use plastic bags made from recycled materials reveals complex tensions between environmental ideals and consumer ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The city of Petersburg is now considering a tax on plastic bags — a move Richmond has already approved. Starting on Jan. 1, 2026, shoppers in Richmond will be required to pay ...

A driving under the influence charge has been dismissed for a man who previously was involved in a fatal snowplow crash. Portsmouth man convicted of killing landlord in hatchet attack sentenced to ...

At the urging of the plastics industry, the USDA is considering allowing materials such as bioplastic cups, coffee pods and compostable plastic bags into the organic compost waste stream. Farmers and ...

WASHINGTON STATE — Lawmakers are discussing a new bill aimed at expanding the state's existing plastic bag ban while increasing the fee for paper bags. This proposal is being considered as research ...

Oregon has eliminated a loophole that will see its retailers and restaurants stop giving away all plastic bags by 2027. The state's plastic bag ban began in 2020 but had included an exception for ...

Some Georgia lawmakers seek to ban single-use plastics, including plastic shopping bags. Jay Karr Island Packet You might want to stock up on reusable totes because plastic bags could be a thing of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water ...

You can reuse Ziploc bags, but there are instances when it’s best not to. Cleaning is as easy as washing them in warm, soapy water and then rinsing and air-drying. There are many great alternatives to ...