I was among those who supported getting rid of plastic bags but not the one step too far. Imposing a charge on the use of biodegradable paper bags is that one step too far. When I shop, I expect the ...

A Sebastopol resident was surprised to learn that, while compostable bags are a better alternative for standard plastic bags, ...

Furthering their commitment to preserve the environment, the Town of North Hempstead will offer biodegradable paper leaf bags for residents at a cost of $2 for five large bags that hold as much as 30 ...

On my desk is a package of supposedly biodegradable plastic bags. A helpful person gave it to me with the hope I would promote degradable plastic bags as a solution for both types of residential food ...

than a larger plastic bag that can hold more material. The Coal Street store charges $1.99 for five 30-gallon biodegradable paper bags or about 40 cents each. Eight 45-gallon plastic bags sell for ...

Starting Friday, the city of Plattsburgh will require that yard waste be disposed of in paper or biodegradable bags. WAMC North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley followed a Department of Public Works ...