As well-intentioned bans on plastic shopping bags roll out across the United States, there’s an unintended consequence that policy makers should take into account. It turns out that when shoppers stop ...

Plastic bag bans and fees have spread across the United States, and new research show they're doing a good job at cutting down on litter, although some rules work better than others. In places where ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A trip to the drugstore or supermarket likely means you walk out with at least one plastic bag. However, circulation of those plastics raises concerns for some Hampton Roads ...