FILE - A person shops for produce at a grocery store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Starting next year, shoppers in Philly will need to pay for paper bags at grocery stores. (AP Photo/Stephanie ...

The classic question — paper or plastic? — could soon be phased out as bans on single-use plastic bags sweep the nation, causing paper companies and manufacturers to see a surge in sales. Companies ...

World Paper Bag Day is an annual event that is celebrated every year on July 12 to help raise awareness of the environmental benefits of using paper bags over plastic bags. This day also celebrates ...

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 ...

Plastic bags, particularly single-use ones, pose a significant threat to our environment. These bags are made from non-biodegradable materials and can take hundreds of years to decompose. They often ...