Is paper sustainable? A deep dive into lifecycle data reveals paper bags may be worse for the climate than plastic.

A sampling of retailers, takeout businesses, pharmacies, convenience stores, and food stores shows half are violating Philadelphia’s ordinance that bans plastic bags and requires a fee on paper bags.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Why do some stores charge for paper bags? It has been almost four years since New York State banned single-use plastic shopping bags. If you forgot to bring a reusable bag, that may ...

All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With more ...

Plastic bag makers targeted by California Attorney General Rob Bonta's challenge over the recyclability of their products say they have a good case to make to the state. Bonta's Nov. 2 announcement ...