This year, California updated its plastic bag ban by allowing grocery stores to offer only paper bags at checkout. Will that ...

California sued plastic bag makers for falsely labeling products as recyclable, leading to settlements and a statewide ban.

The Elgin City Council has deferred more discussion on an ordinance banning single-use plastic bags to get more business feedback.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The City of Philadelphia's ban on single-use plastic bags begins Thursday. Paper bags that don't contain at least 40 percent recycled content are also prohibited. Businesses ...