In a world where inflation seems determined to empty our bank accounts faster than a toddler with a bag of Halloween candy, there exists a retail oasis in Vernon, Connecticut, where your dollar still ...

For Connecticut residents, the Vernon Dollar Tree represents more than just a store—it’s a community resource that democratizes access to goods that make daily life function. In an area where cost of ...

there also is evidence that a significant number of people have switched to using reusable bags on most shopping trips. That is making a notable difference in plastic bags collected as litter in ...

If you need to carry smaller Costco items to your car when you're done shopping, you can bring your bags inside, but there is ...

Is it safe to reuse a plastic bag? The answer isn't as straightforward as you probably think, but don't fret. Research ...

EASTON, Pa. – A green initiative to cut back on plastic bags at stores to reduce litter and pollution in Northampton County was discussed Thursday night, but no action was taken. At the county's ...

The law banned plastic bags as of Jan. 1, 2021, and a paper bag ban is set to kick in effective July 1. Lujan on Friday said high-end retailers were worried that a ban on high-quality shopping ...

Now, new research, published Friday in Science Advances, reexamines the U.S.’s role as a plastic consumer and concludes that the country has much more work to do at home to manage its waste.

Planet or Plastic? is National Geographic’s multiyear effort to raise awareness about the global plastic trash crisis. Come to this page often to learn more, and find out what you can do to ...