When you’re left with a collection of paper bags after going to the grocery store, you may be tempted to just toss them into the recycling bin. But saving them can make your life a whole lot easier.

Last year, Colorado implemented a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags. My kitchen has seen the impact of the ban in one way: stacks of paper bags (I’m bad at remembering my reusables!). No need ...

It's an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but there's an incredible number of details and ...

Connecticut is on the right track by not including fees on paper carryout bags. As proposals to ban single-use plastic bags and mandate a fee on paper carryout bags abound around the country, a recent ...

When New Jersey enacted its wide-ranging plastic bag ban six months ago, it also banned all paper bags from supermarkets and big box stores. The law is estimated to have eliminated 3 billion plastic ...

The classic question — paper or plastic? — could soon be phased out as bans on single-use plastic bags sweep the nation, causing paper companies and manufacturers to see a surge in sales. Companies ...