While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- More and more cities, including Philadelphia, are banning plastic bags because of environmental dangers. Some big box retailers offer drop-off bins for recycling, including ...

California voters previously approved a statewide referendum upholding a ban on single-use carryout plastic bags in November ...

That’s because California is finally closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be ...

In Portage County, people can recycle plastic containers marked with numbers 1, 2 or 5, but only if they meet specific ...

An ABC News investigation offers a rare glimpse into the plastic waste trade. Pua Lay Peng lives on the front lines of the global plastic pollution crisis. The 52-year-old's hometown of Jenjarom, ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter starting Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on ...

Grocery stores may offer recycled paper bags at checkout, or consumers can use their own bags to carry out purchases.

Crowd sourcing, giving the public an opportunity to provide information rather than seeking it from single sources, is an efficient way to gather data and sometimes provides unexpected results. Indeed ...

When it comes to recycling, most folks know to sort their plastic and paper, thanks to the blue and green plastic sorting bins given out by their municipal departments. But beyond the basics of ...

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio residents will no longer be allowed to place plastic bags in the city's blue recycle bins after August 1. The San Antonio Solid Waste Department (SWMD) said it will not ...