The legislation will prohibit stores and restaurants from providing heavier plastic bags, as well as fabric checkout bags, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

On Wednesday, the Oregon House passed Senate Bill 551, which would eliminate all plastic film bags at checkout at restaurants ...

Over the past few years, reusable grocery bags have become popular as an alternative to single-use plastics that are becoming more harmful to the earth. These bags not only help cut down on waste, but ...

The overwhelming deluge of bag content made me desperate for the luxury my lackluster bank balance would never permit.