Paper bags would return to grocery stores in New Jersey were he elected governor, U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer told NJ Advance Media on Tuesday. Since May 2022, large grocery stores and big box stores in ...

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 environment.

Now, some state lawmakers want to allow a return to paper bags at the grocery checkout, provided the bags contain at least 40% recycled content. A bill that was advanced Monday by a state Senate ...