The Minister of Environment, Science and Technology designate, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed has kicked against the outright ban ...

Although bans on the free distribution of plastic bags may encourage some customers to increase their use of reusable bags, pack more groceries into a single-use bag or go bag-free altogether ...

A temporary ban on plastic bags used to carry groceries and other items purchased at stores throughout Carlsbad is set to go into effect Saturday, Feb. 1, in an effort by the city to reduce litter.