New Yorkers must now use their own bags at grocery stores -- which might increase the spread of pathogens, including the coronavirus. Getty Images The COVID-19 outbreak is giving new meaning to those ...
All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With more ...
Campaigners say these bag hoards are creating fresh environmental problems, with reusable bags having a much higher carbon footprint than thin plastic bags. According to one eye-popping estimate, a ...