Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up here for Climate Fwd:, our email newsletter. WASHINGTON — The decision by New York State to ban single-use plastic bags from retail stores makes it a good time ...

Coveris’ pre-made paper block bottom bags will serve as secondary packaging for pladis’ confectionery brands in the US.

— -- There's been an ongoing debate about whether paper or plastic is the better choice for the environment. Here's a look at plastic bag use and factors to consider when making the decision.

Albany County Executive Dan McCoy last week unveiled the new reusable grocery bag design and winner at Albany High School. Sophomore Nathan Jenkins’ “Don’t Use Plastic Bags” design was selected.

In May, New Jersey became the first state to ban single-use bags made from plastic or paper in large grocery stores. The new ban lumps both types of totes together, but one is actually worse for the ...

In the midst of the holidays, New Jerseyans are approaching a sustainable milestone this December: seven months into the state’s single-use plastic bag ban. Since May 4, the law has banned single-use ...