The Today in Ohio had a robust debate Friday about Giant Eagle's return to plastic bags. Giant Eagle was a leader in getting rid of them, but now they are back.

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Giant Eagle announced that their stores are going back to plastic grocery bags. The new plastic bags are made of 75% recycled plastic. Giant Eagle has been on a journey ...

Back in 2022, Giant Eagle touted the environmental benefits of the ban on bags. "Single-use plastic bags are one of the most visible waste products," a company spokesman said at the time. Customer ...

Giant Eagle says it has "not seen strong customer adoption of these reusable bags, with most not being reused and many likely being discarded after a single use." Skip Navigation Share on Facebook ...

The company estimates the new bags will result in a reduction of nearly four million pounds of plastic. The new bags will come to all of Giant Eagle's Columbus stores except for its Bexley Market ...

Giant Food did clarify that open, reusable shopping bags are exempt from the new ban. The grocery chain also said the policy, which took effect last week, only applies to its stores in the District.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - Giant Eagle confirmed it has eliminated the 5 cent charge for paper bags at all 24 Giant Eagle and Market District locations in Cuyahoga County effective Sept. 7.

Giant Eagle’s decision to abandon reusable fabric shopping bags in favor of single-use plastic bags made from recycled materials reveals complex tensions between environmental ideals and ...