Unfortunately, new research from the University of Plymouth found that after three years in the dirt or water, so-called “biodegradable” bags were still in relatively good shape. Many were still ...

That's the face of the No. 1 plastic bag consumer in my household. It belongs to Pierogi, my chonky Dachshund mix with googly eyes and punctual bowel movements. Every day at 7 a.m., 2 p.m., and 9 p.m.

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Hyderabad: Many bags claiming to be environment friendly, carrying prints such as ‘I am not a plastic bag’ or ‘100% compostable’, are in the market, leaving consumers unclear on the difference between ...

Frito-Lay made a marketing blunder last year when it unveiled biodegradable SunChips bags that were louder than a subway train when rustled. Now the company has a solution. Feel free to (secretly) ...

There’s been a great deal of contention and debate in Kenya over what should be used to replace plastic bags following the country’s announcement that it’s banning them. One possible substitute is ...

Starting Friday, the city of Plattsburgh will require that yard waste be disposed of in paper or biodegradable bags. WAMC North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley followed a Department of Public Works ...