Search online for a green dry cleaner near you; they’ll often opt to put clothing in reusable or garment bags. And if you can’t let go of your dry-cleaning plastic habit just yet, use Earth ...

Plastic garment bags are made of low-density polyethylene, the same petroleum-based material that single-use plastic grocery bags are made out of. Typical garment bags range from 40 inches to 72 ...

Plus, the plastic garment bags trap humidity, which, if left long enough, could result in mildew, which then could weaken the fibers of the fabric.It could also cause yellowing in the garment ...

Dry cleaning experts explain what happens to your clothes when you take them to a dry cleaner, plus give tips on the types of ...

Plastic bags are not created equal because they are meant for different purposes. ... That's why garment bags from the dry cleaner are so weak and flimsy. They are made from highly branched LDPE.

The majority of microfiber pollution comes from the textile industry, where 60% of fabric for garments is made from plastic. Each time a garment is washed, some of its fibers break and shed ...

LITTLE ROCK — Q. In a recent column about how to take care of men's wool suits, you mentioned fabric (as opposed to plastic) garment bags. Where might one find them? Thanks. A. Knowing men who ...

ALBANY — You’ve got about a year to stock up. New York state’s plastic bag ban won’t be taking effect until March 1, 2020. A deal on the ban came together Thursday afternoon, but … ...

ALBANY —New Yorkers have less than a year to build up that stash of reusable shopping bags. As the state's $175 billion spending plan takes shape, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and legislative leaders ...

When does the ban take effect? March 1, 2020. Are there any exceptions? Yes. Under the state's ban, there are 11 instances where it's OK for a store to hand out a plastic bag, including when a bag ...

The state's ban on bags made of thin plastic film takes effect March 1. But there are a number of exceptions for deli meat, newspapers and more.