Costco has gradually been switching the packaging for its rotisserie chicken from trays with lids to plastic bags. The bags, referred to as "bachelor's handbags" in Australia, are proving divisive ...

Plastic waste is incredibly harmful to wildlife and the environment. Several U.S. states have taken action and banned the use of plastic bags as of 2026.

*Starting January 1, 2026, California will no longer allow any plastic carryout bags at store checkouts. This includes both thin single-use bags and thicker “reusable” plastic bags, which had been ...

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