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New York State marks five years since plastic bag ban, sees shift to reusable options
CAPITAL REGION, NY (WRGB) — It's officially been five years since the implementation of a ban on plastic bags here in New ...
My family of 5 has made lifestyle adjustments to save money. We buy generic grocery brands and cut back on subscription services.
My family of 5 saves money on groceries by meal-planning and checking per-unit prices. We also cut down on subscription ...
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The Cull: Puebco’s Market Totes Made from Recycled Materials
We particularly like the options from Puebco of Japan, which specializes in making household necessities, such as trash bins ...
Single-use plastic bags, banned from Erie Giant Eagle stores 3 years ago, have returned
Giant Eagle has reinstated plastic bags at its Erie County stores after removing them in 2022. Giant Eagle uses bags made of 75% recycled material and offers in-store recycling. Plastic bags are back ...
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Plainwell Schools hosting plastic bag drive, aim to collect 3,000 pounds
The school district is aiming for 3,000 pounds of recycled plastic bags. So far they are at roughly 2,500 pounds. Every ...
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Shoppers reflect on the 5th year of New York’s plastic bag ban
JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- “Because plastic is destroying our entire planet,” said a grocery store shopper, Sue Thomas.
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Market 32/Price Chopper reflects on 5 years of reusable bags
After five years of the Bag Waste Reduction Act, Price Chopper and Market 32 are reflecting on the switch from plastic bags ...
Saving the planet, one bag at a time
It has been just over five years since former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act, which ...
Texans can get a free reusable bag this Earth Day
AUSTIN, Texas — This Earth Day, a Texas-based grocery store is offering a free item to promote protection of the planet.
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Five years later, New Yorkers adapt to state's plastic bag ban
New York state’s 2020 ban on plastic bags was an effort to address the environmental impacts of plastic waste. Before the ban ...
H-E-B gives away free reusable bags today across Texas for Earth Day.
Texas based grocer is giving away free reusable bags today, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at stores across the state.
H-E-B gives away free reusable bags for Earth Day. Here's how to get one.
Texas based grocer is giving away free reusable bags today, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at stores across the state.