Carryout bag fees increasing in 2026 as WA continues to push reusable options

Starting Jan. 1, restaurants and retailers in Washington state will raise the price of plastic carry-out bags to 12 cents per ...

The Real Reason Your Apples Keep Going Bad—and How to Fix It

A single damaged or overripe apple can accelerate spoilage in nearby apples by releasing excess ethylene and inviting ...
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Plastic grocery bag fees to rise in Washington in 2026

WASHINGTON - Starting in 2026, shoppers across Washington will see an increase in plastic grocery bag fees, rising from eight ...

Cockroaches, rodent droppings and a leaky roof at Sacramento grocery stores

Sacramento County health inspectors closed two local grocery stores after discovering live cockroaches, old rodent droppings and a leaky roof. Health inspectors also shut down a Vietnamese restaurant, ...
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DIYer shares photos of creative hack using of paper shopping bag: 'Super easy'

"Nicely done." DIYer shares photos of creative hack using of paper shopping bag: 'Super easy' first appeared on The Cool Down ...

Las Cruces considers spending bag fee revenue on climate projects

The Las Cruces City Council is considering an amendment to its plastic bag ordinance. The proposed change would allow fees ...
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Officials enact strict new ban that will impact every shopper: 'Will help dramatically'

Starting on January 1, 2026, SB 1053 will take full effect throughout California, effectively banning most single-use plastic ...
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As rising grocery prices dampen holiday cheer, here’s how some Chicagoans are coping

The Sun-Times has been checking the prices of 35 common grocery items at four Chicago stores the past year, and most items ...