If the Legislature is considering extending its ban on plastic bags to include biodegradable plastic bags, it should encompass paper bags as well, some public hearing participants said Tuesday.

The legislation will prohibit stores and restaurants from providing heavier plastic bags, as well as fabric checkout bags, ...

The Grocery Store Plastic Scorecard assesses regional and national grocery stores throughout WNC local grocery stores using ...

Taking advantage of the beautiful spring weather — sunny and sixtyish — on Earth Day Sunday, I made my first foray of the ...

Many consumers are unaware that when they eat standard ready meals, the plastic container can be recycled, but the film ...

At markets in the spring, abundant, well-priced bunches of herbs can be just as tempting as strawberries and asparagus. But ...

St. Louis Park plans a free paper shredding event on May 30 to help residents safely discard confidential documents.

A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday also delays requirements for retailers to offer thicker bags for sale from ...

Humanoid robot butler demos have long been a staple at CES, complete with arms that can recognize and grab objects and put ...

The state’s low fines could be a reason why “people don’t really care” about littering, Klicker said, noting Oregon has a ...

A new law signed by Gov. Bob Ferguson on Saturday toughens the punishment for littering and delays requirements for retailers ...