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 ...

The state also announced it was suing three other companies that it said illegally marketed their plastic bags as being ...

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.

Plastic bags will also be completely banned in California grocery stores beginning Jan. 1, 2026, under Senate Bill 1053, ...

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

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

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 ...

Starting next year, retailers in unincorporated Napa County will no longer be allowed to hand out plastic checkout bags, part ...

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