As Of 2026 These US States Have Completely Banned Plastic Grocery Bags

Plastic bags are not biodegradable and pose a huge problem for the environment, the marine ecosystem in particular. These ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

With Plastic ‘Reusable’ Bags Gone, Santa Barbara Shoppers and Stores Adjust to California’s New Bag Rules

California’s revised carryout bag law, which took effect January 1, eliminates the exemption that allowed thicker plastic ...
KNKX Public Radio

A new push to ban plastic bags could be in store for Washington

Thicker bags have proliferated in the wake of the statewide ban on thin plastic bags took effect in 2021. Now, some cities ...
CNET

This CES Company's Trash Cans Mash Your Cast-Off Plastic Bags Into Recyclable Bricks

At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted ...

Plastic bag ban pleases some Ventura County shoppers, tears at others

California became the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic bags in 2014. The ban went to California residents ...

California implements statewide grocery plastic-bag ban

The new California law bans all plastic carryout bags at grocery, pharmacy and convenience store checkouts, including thicker ...

Trends and Policies in Europe Plastic Packaging Market 2025-35

As detailed in the latest report by Towards Packaging, the Europe plastic packaging market is forecast to grow from USD 116.87 billion in 2026 to about USD 189.22 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 5.5% ...