California makes a second stab at a ban that actually prohibits plastic bags at grocery stores. Here's what you need to know ...

California has a plastic bag problem — but not for long. California Governor Gavin Newsom recently signed a law fully banning ...

Plastic grocery bags are a significant contributor to global plastic pollution, and California is taking a big step up in ...

California finally fixed its ban, but at least five other states still allow the distribution of extra-thick "reusable" plastic bags.

Instead of tossing plastic bags in the trash, use them around your home. Learn some of the most useful ways to repurpose ...

Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 270 into law on Sept. 30, 2014. It required grocery stores to provide customers only with recycled ...

MARTÍNEZ: Here in California, Steve, we're about to become the first state in the country to ban all plastic bags from grocery stores at the checkout stands and in the produce section as well. Here's ...

Governor Gavin Newsom just signed SB 1053, from Sen. Catherine Blakespear (D-Encinitas), into law, which will eliminate plastic bags at California grocery store checkout lanes. Those heavy-duty, ...

California banned single-use plastic bags on Sept. 22, correcting a loophole in the original law. CALPIRG engaged in grassroots organizing on the matter for the year prior.

INSKEEP: (Laughter). MARTÍNEZ: Here in California, Steve, we're about to become the first state in the country to ban all plastic bags from grocery stores at the checkout stands and in the ...