Stories about: plastic bags  

The state banned the use of plastic bags on the grounds that they are a major threat to natural ecosystems and wildlife

The ban is expected to come into effect in August 2015

Marine creatures can mistake litter in their environment for food, researchers warn

This latest ban targets people living in or visiting the city of San Rafael

Other items that are made of plastic can also be transformed into fuel

Artistic group Luzinterruptus used 3,000 colorful plastic bags to make this tree

Angela van Boxtel says she wanted to teach shoppers a lesson on eco-friendly behavior

Plastic bags are “a very serious and highly visible environmental problem,” the EU says

The plant is expected to process some 20,000 tons of material on a yearly basis

Animal rights activists are outraged that someone would ever do this to an animal

This innovative piece of furniture is quite easy to manufacture and incredibly comfortable

Starting October 1st, such items will no longer be manufactured, imported or marketed