"New Jersey implemented the most restrictive ban on single-use plastics, Styrofoam and paper carryout bags ... an estimated 16.5 billion plastic bags were removed from the waste stream, according to ...

Advocates, citing the threat to human and environmental health, say the timing is right for legislation to phase out plastic waste and foam packaging.

Powell cited Aldi’s policy to encourage reusable bag use by both not offering plastic bags as well as charging for paper bags. “They figured it out, and if they can figure it out I’m sure ...

In addition, some labor unions, including the Illinois Pipe Trades Association and AFL-CIO, oppose the move to do away with foam food containers ... polystyrene and plastic bags and that the ...