In North Idaho, Lapwai is home to many members of the Nez Perce tribe, who call themselves the Nimíipuu. Raised in Lapwai, ...

Plastic bag policies led to a 25% to 47% reduction in the amount of disposable, thin plastic bag litter on America's shorelines, the study found.

A study published in Science Journal found that plastic bag policies, such as bans and fees, have been effective in reducing plastic bag litter by 25-47% and potentially protecting wildlife from en… ...

But how effective are these plastic bag bans and the accompanying fees, which are meant to encourage reuse, paper bags or simply hand-carrying products out of a store?

A new study finds that regional plastic bag bans in the U.S. significantly reduce coastal plastic bag litter compared with areas without such policies. Single-use plastic bags are one of the most ...

The Super Clever Plastic Bag Trick We Wish We’d Known About Sooner originally appeared on Parade. We’ve all had those moments when you’re leaving the coffee shop with two drinks and only one ...