Lehigh Valley Muslim group prepares care packages for homeless population. ‘We want to help the community.’

On Sunday morning, about two dozen members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community’s Lehigh Valley Chapter gathered at its mosque ...

Clear Drop is trying to do something about all those plastic bags under your sink

Even if you bring home as few bags as possible — using reusable bags, carrying purchases home with your own two hands — soft ...
Sacramento Bee

California’s plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated

At the Target store on Riverside Boulevard on Friday, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters — the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and ...
NBC Washington

Plastic bag ban: What to expect in Montgomery County starting Jan. 1

A plastic bag ban will go into effect in Montgomery County starting Jan. 1. For the most part, disposable plastic bags won’t be available in stores anymore. County officials want you to BYOB – bring ...
Fox News

California escalates its war on plastic grocery bags, banning even ‘reusable’ versions

Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, grocery, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores in California will not be able to provide any single-use thin plastic bags or even "reusable" plastic film bags. The updated ...
AOL

12 Uses for Plastic Grocery Bags You Probably Haven't Thought Of

Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic grocery bags have many more uses than just carrying your fruits and veggies. Repurpose them around the ...
SFGate

Plastic bag makers to pay millions after misleading Calif. consumers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the conclusion of a two-year investigation into plastic bag makers accused of misleading consumers about whether the bags were recyclable, resulting in ...
KTLA

California AG sues plastic bag makers over alleged false recycling claims

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit Friday against three plastic bag manufacturers for allegedly claiming their bags are recyclable when, in fact, they are not, thereby violating ...
Wall Street Journal

California Sues Plastic Bag Makers, Alleging Shoppers Deceived Over Recycling

Most companies selling plastic bags in California are misleading consumers about whether their bags are ultimately recycled, Attorney General Rob Bonta alleged in a lawsuit. He brought the suit ...
Reuters

California takes action against plastic bag makers over recycling claims

WASHINGTON, Oct 17 (Reuters) - The state of California announced a lawsuit against three major plastic bag producers and reached a settlement with four other manufacturers on Friday after concluding ...
Sacramento Bee

You won’t see ‘recyclable’ plastic bags in California in 2026. Here’s why

The Bel Air grocery store in the Pocket sells its own reusable bags for 10 cents. As of Jan. 1, the city of Sacramento bans grocery stores, large pharmacies and convenience stores from offering single ...