WESA

Bring Out The Bins: Those Blue Recycling Bags Aren't Helpful Anymore

Since the city changed from dual stream recycling to single stream, recycling may be easier for the consumer, but is more difficult for the facilities sorting the materials. Using blue plastic bags ...
WTAE-TV

Giant Eagle plans to ditch single-use plastics, including those blue bags

NEWS 4 REPORTER BOB MAYO IS HERE TO LET US KNOW WHEN YOU’LL HAVE TO MAKE THE SWITCH, >> PITTSBURGHERS ARE USED TO THESE BLUE BAGS BUT GIANT EAGLE SAYS THE FUTURE IS IN REUSABLE BAGS LIKE THESE. >> I ...
TreeHugger

Paper Bags or Plastic Bags? Everything You Need to Know

It's an age old question, when it comes time to check out when grocery shopping: paper bag or plastic bag? It seems like it should be an easy choice, but there's an incredible number of details and ...
The New York Times

Plastic Bags, or Paper? Here’s What to Consider When You Hit the Grocery Store

Want climate news in your inbox? Sign up here for Climate Fwd:, our email newsletter. WASHINGTON — The decision by New York State to ban single-use plastic bags from retail stores makes it a good time ...