The day state officials handed Riley a large black plastic trash bag that smelled like lemon is seared into the former Oregon foster youth’s mind. “I will never forget my first trash bag,” Riley ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. EyeEm Mobile GmbH / Getty Images Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic ...

Instead of tossing plastic bags in the trash, use them around your home. Learn some of the most useful ways to repurpose plastic grocery bags. Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your ...

Today’s batch of burning questions, my smart-aleck answers and the real deal: Question: If Asheville is thinking about a ban on some plastic bags, because they are harmful to the environment, why do ...

The Treehugger editorial team is a diverse group of experts—with advanced degrees, professional experience, published books, and more—whose expertise spans every corner of the sustainability space. In ...

Thirteen states across the country have enacted bans on "single-use" plastic bags, with upwards of 500 cities doing the same. More could be on the way. Environmental groups claim that these bags are ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A trip to the grocery store often feels mechanical: you go in, grab your usual list of necessities, pack them up, then head home ...

Alarmed by all the plastic packaging you see when you go shopping? You’re not alone. An interactive art exhibit called The Plastic Bag Store showcases what an entire grocery store may look like if ...