And under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, the thicker plastic bags were required to be phased out anyway at all ...

As part of the settlement announced Friday, the four manufacturers - Revolution Sustainable Solutions, Metro Poly Corp., ...

The Golden State's chief legal officer announced a settlement with four producers of plastic bags for misleading the public ...

Plastic bags will also be completely banned in California grocery stores beginning Jan. 1, 2026, under Senate Bill 1053, ...

We applaud AG Bonta's efforts to hold companies accountable for falsely claiming their plastic bags are recyclable. Plastic ...

Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in tackling the problem. Thomas is a native of upstate New York and a graduate of ...

The prohibition comes as the state reaches a settlement with plastic bag manufacturers accused of making misleading ...

Standard plastic produce bags are completely clear, shiny and very thin, while compostable or biodegradable versions feel slightly crinkly, are a bit thicker and often appear opaque with a faint green ...

Plastic bags will soon be a thing of the past for grocery stores in Solano County and the state, and residents say they like the idea – though it appears that some may have to make an adjustment.

“Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed Sunday by Gov. Gavin Newsom that bans all plastic shopping bags. California had ...

Single-use plastic items are a substantial contributor to litter across Canada, but compostable alternatives can follow a ...