Shoppers have been bringing their own bags to stores like Costco for years. But despite the ubiquity of these reusable grocery bags and tote bags, some consumers may not be aware of certain store ...

After a few years, officials will determine if paper bags should be banned as well, councilmember Paul Koretz told KNX1070's Vytas Safronikas. 'Bring Your Own Bag' Campaign Launched To Bring ...

Banning the ubiquitous plastic carry-out bags for groceries is just a start to reducing garbage. Single-use plastic bottles should be the next target. Bring your own (reusable) bag - Los Angeles Times ...

Therefore, it's always a great idea to bring your own reusable shopping bags or other containers that can accommodate bulk items. Read more: 6 Frozen Costco Foods To Buy And 7 To Skip.

The Bring Your Own Bag Bill, which went into effect in January, was an amazing success! Now, however, three council members have introduced Bill 92-24, which would weaken the Bring Your Own Bag Bill.

The Bring Your Own Bag Act will permit paper and reusable carryout bags. The latter include those that are made of cloth or other washable fabric. Bags made from other durable materials, ...

Starting today, if you’re shopping at a Walmart in New York, you’ll have to bring your own bags. The big box store will stop selling single-use paper bags in an effort to create less waste ...

The Baltimore County Council has passed the "Bring Your Own Bag Act," but not after a laundry list of amendments. People will now have to bring their own bags to stores or face a charge but rather ...

"Remember to bring your own bags, save a dime," said Ganzle. Some exemptions remain, including thin bags offered in grocery stores for produce or meat, newspaper delivery bags and dry cleaner bags.

Video below: 'Bring Your Own Bag Act' passes but not without changes. Smaller retail stores, or mom-and-pop establishments, are not required to follow the ban if they have fewer than four locations.