Oregon Senate Bill 551, sponsored by Democrat Janeen Sollman of Hillsboro, would phase out all plastic checkout bags -- ...

A 39-year-old New Jersey man admitted he robbed a convenience store in Stafford last year and repeatedly shoplifted from a ShopRite in the same town, officials said.

WASHINGTON— The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s new federal food code supplemental guidance makes it easier for states to allow people to refill and reuse containers in restaurants, bulk grocery ...

The county ordinance banning plastic bags, which passed in 2018, created a loophole that allows stores to use plastic bags made with thicker plastic.

With those statistics, it’s unsurprising that more and more families are ditching disposables and switching to reusable nappies as a more eco-friendly, sustainable alternative. Multi-use nappies ...

Aisle’s Super Pad, a reusable cloth menstrual pad that is soft, extra-large, and reliably absorbent, is truly superlative. After three decades of menstruating and over three years of covering ...

Climate change directly affects our communities, health, and livelihoods. Yet, media coverage often prioritises politics and ...

The Lagos State Government has introduced a new policy requiring the installation of Close Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras on buildings with six floors or more ...

Shoprite Nigeria, a supermarket chain ... Customers were encouraged to bring their reusable bags to support the initiative. “In support of the Lagos state government’s ban on single-use ...

At Shoprite outlets across Lagos, including the Festival Mall branch in Festac Town, a noticeable sign reminded shoppers to bring their own reusable bags. “From 1 January 2025, single-use ...

ShopRite revealed in a public notice that it has ceased to offer single-use plastic items, including straws, cutlery, and styrofoam packaging. The popular retail outlet also asked customers to bring ...