The Elgin City Council has directed staff to draft an ordinance banning the use of single-use bags by all retailers other ...

Following the recommendation of its sustainability commission, Elgin may consider bringing a citywide ban on single-use ...

It’s generally safe to reuse plastic freezer and sandwich bags if they haven't stored raw meat, fish, eggs, or allergens. Bags should be washed with soap and water, air-dried completely ...

In this step-by-step guide, we show you how to turn waste plastic bags into a creative and eco-friendly coin-saving bank.

Giant Eagle has reinstated plastic bags at its Erie County stores after removing them in 2022. Giant Eagle uses bags made of ...

CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — It's officially been five years since the implementation of a ban on plastic bags here in New ...

According to Kelsey, the key to organizing your plastic bag collection is to fold each one into a tidy square. It's origami for the frugal and environmentally conscious. First, you flatten the bag.

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- “Because plastic is destroying our entire planet,” said a grocery store shopper, Sue Thomas.

Giant Eagle has reinstated plastic bags at its Erie County stores after removing them in 2022. Giant Eagle uses bags made of 75% recycled material and offers in-store recycling. Plastic bags are ...