A plastic bag ban set to begin today is now mired in uncertainty following a lawsuit by bodega and supermarket owners. The crux of the confusion is whether or not reusable plastic bags are allowed ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Why do some stores charge for paper bags? It has been almost four years since New York State banned single-use plastic shopping bags. If you forgot to bring a reusable bag, that may ...

All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think. Credit...Photo by Tony Cenicola/The New York Times Supported by By Rachel Nuwer With more ...