On Oct. 17, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release announcing the conclusion of a statewide ...

And under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom last year, the thicker plastic bags were required to be phased out anyway at all ...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the conclusion of a two-year investigation into plastic bag makers accused of ...

Back in the 1980s, Mobile Chemical had a plant in Woodland that made plastic bags out on East Beamer Street. I took tours of the facility and was impressed by its efficiency.

California is suing three plastic bag manufacturers that officials say are violating state law by providing bags billed as ...

California is suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging they misled people by falsely claiming their products were recyclable.

The suit alleges that Novolex Holdings LLC, Inteplast Group Corp. and Mettler Packaging LLC falsely have claimed bags sold ...

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a lawsuit against three plastic bag manufacturers for allegedly claiming ...

Standard plastic produce bags are completely clear, shiny and very thin, while compostable or biodegradable versions feel slightly crinkly, are a bit thicker and often appear opaque with a faint green ...

Councilmember Mark Squilla said a 10-cent charge for paper bags would promote more sustainable practices like reusable bags.

The single-use plastic bag could be an endangered shopping species. The thin plastic bag with handles -- known in the industry as the T-shirt bag -- is under pressure from municipal bag bans and a ...