State and local policies to regulate the use of plastic bags have significantly reduced how many of them are found littered ...

New research indicates there’s at least one strategy that works to curb an especially problematic and unnecessary form of ...

Researchers find that nationwide policies to ban plastic bags may be paying off, with fewer showing up during coastal ...

o Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" or 30.5 x 15.25 x 30.5 cm. This includes clear backpacks, ...

A new study from the University of Delaware and Columbia University looked at plastic bag bans and fees in jurisdictions ...

Lawmakers have responded. Since 2010, more than 100 countries have implemented partial or total bans or fees on plastic ...

The policy allows bags made out of clear plastic, vinyl or PVC that are no larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches. In addition, ticket-goers can bring one small clutch bag or purse, ...

Nothing says high fashion like cheap plastic, right? One woman says that the clear bag policy isn’t just inconvenient, it’s sexist. Gigi (@gigio1373) says this rule is an example of “women ...

New Jersey cannot afford more misguided policies that punish consumers, businesses and innovation. Our war on plastic bags ...

While every venue has different regulations for bags that you’re allowed to bring inside, the general rule of thumb seems to be a clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that does not exceed 12 inches x ...