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Gov. Newsom Signs Law Banning Grocery Stores From Providing Plastic Bags
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill on Sunday banning plastic bags from being provided at grocery stores, in a move that supporters say will help reduce a major source of waste.
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Column: New plastic recycling efforts are in the bag
Besides reducing litter and eye pollution, recycled plastic bags reduce carbon emissions and greenhouse gases. A number of states, including California Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New
California's updated plastic bag ban signed into law
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who signed one of the first municipal bag bans in the U.S. as mayor of San Francisco in 2007, signed a new statewide plastic bag ban Sept. 22.
California Sues ExxonMobil for Promoting the Lie That All Plastics Are Recyclable
The state of California filed a lawsuit Monday against oil giant ExxonMobil for its role in creating millions of tons of plastic that pollute the land, water, and human bodies—all while promoting the idea that most consumer plastics are recyclable, something that’s simply not true.
Newsom signs law banning plastic shopping bags at supermarkets
California, US, governor Gavin Newsom signed a law yesterday (22 September) to phase out plastic shopping bags at grocery store checkouts from 2026.
In a one-two punch against plastic, California sues Exxon, bans plastic bags
California sued ExxonMobile on Sept. 23 for misleading the public through slick marketing campaigns about its plastic products. A day earlier, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law banning all plastic bags starting in 2026.
California Bans All Plastic Bags After Its First Effort Backfired
The state led the nation in 2014 by banning single-use plastic bags, but a loophole actually led to more plastic waste.
California's Plastic Bag Ban Will Do More Harm Than Good, According To The American Recyclable Plastic Bag Alliance
A California city could be underwater by 2100, and in addition, the area has seen a rise in pollution due to plastic bags in recent years, despite numerous attempts to ban them for good. It seems like Governor Gavin Newsom's latest bill is here to stay,
Seriously, stop microwaving your food in plastic
So how worried should you be about the plastic cradling your next meal? Is it safe? The answer depends on multiple factors, ...
Is plastic food packaging safe? There are ways to minimize your risk.
Inside your refrigerator and pantry, plastic is everywhere. There’s plastic wrap, storage bags and bins, clamshell takeout containers, beverage bottles, and condiment tubs, of course. Plastics ...
Coles introduces new trial to remove plastic bags
Coles has launched a new cardboard box trial which aims to reduce single-use plastic bags in the fresh produce department.
6 Tips For Packing A More Sustainable Cosmetic Bag For Travel
Sustainable personal care habits may begin at home—but that doesn’t mean you should forego your earth-friendly routine when ...
Is recycling beyond fixing? Here’s why California thinks so.
California’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil says plastic recycling is broken. The oil giant agrees, but blames the state.
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Warwick district residents to be first in county to recycle plastic bags and wrapping at kerbside
Residents in the Warwick district have been chosen as the first in the county to recycle plastic bags and wrapping along with ...
Coles trials new supermarket feature to reduce plastic waste
Coles has announced it is trialling a new feature aimed to reduce single-use plastic bags in the fresh produce department.
California has officially banned a common grocery store item
Plastic bags will be completely banned in California grocery stores in 2026 thanks to a new law Gov. Gavin Newson signed Sunday. The thin, single-use plastic bags you might see at grocery stores in ...