Plastic bags are everywhere—stuffed under kitchen sinks, folded in purses, or tucked into car compartments for "just in ...

And even if your grocery store doesn’t charge for plastic bags to transport all of your items, is it ok to reuse them? Are there safety considerations? Southern Living consulted with Sam Scoten ...

I never buy these common household essentials — it's made a huge difference in my routine and helped me save money.

When Oregon banned retailers and restaurants from giving out plastic, single-use checkout bags in 2019, environmental groups hailed it as a big step forward in the fight against plastic waste.