Following the recommendation of its sustainability commission, Elgin may consider bringing a citywide ban on single-use plastic bags up ... but ultimately no ordinance was put up for a vote.

BACKGROUND: More grocery stores prepare for statewide plastic ban | Tops allowing single-use ... the city’s waste stream — though there’s no statewide data on the impact.

YORK, ME ‒ A local ban on plastic straws ... He said it was not a significant burden and that they are in no rush to return to plastic. “I’m OK with whatever the town puts forward ...

They should implement new laws, including a ban on all plastic materials, to stop this wastage. I hope the government would spare no effort to tackle the problem. Thank you for your letter ...

New Jersey's plastic bag ban resulted in tripled plastic bag production due to the switch to thicker polypropylene bags. Retailers are profiting significantly from bag fees, while consumers face ...

YORK, Maine — The town's ban on plastic ... to plastic ones. Specifically, the order directed the federal government to stop purchasing them and to ensure they are no longer provided within ...

a question Evanston residents may no longer have to answer. Evanston City Council approved an ordinance in May that would ban plastic bags “community-wide,” including at restaurants and large ...

Sen. Cristina Castro’s bill to ban plastic bags contains a provision that would eliminate municipal taxes on plastic bags by 2029, including Chicago’s, which at 7 cents a bag in 2023 generated ...

The charity said although plans were announced last year to ban the sale of plastic wet wipes ... say they are 'flushable' - but there is no marine biodegradable standard out there - so they ...