CARDIFF, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A new California law aimed at reducing plastic waste is already changing the checkout experience for shoppers across the state, including in North County. As of Jan. 1, ...

Many supermarkets and grocery stores in greater Los Angeles that I shop at have made plastics non grata at checkout for several months, but starting Jan. 1, 2026, it’s official: Shoppers won’t be able ...

California shoppers will have one less decision to make at the checkout counter as of Jan. 1, as the state enacts a ban on all single-use plastic bags at the point of sale. The new policy closes a ...

At CES 2026, Clear Drop showcased its solution for homes and businesses to ensure that 100% of soft plastic waste is diverted from landfills. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming ...

A statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at checkouts in grocery stores took effect Jan. 1. The bill, SB 1053 authored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear, bolsters existing state law that allowed ...

In 2018, grocery store giant Kroger announced it would phase out "use-once, throw-it-away plastic bags" and transitioning to reusable bags by 2025. However, eight years later, plastic bags are still ...

Legislation authored by state Sen. Catherine Blakespear that bans the sale of thick, reusable plastic bags at grocery checkouts will take effect on Jan. 1. The Encinitas Democrat’s legislation, passed ...

Each year, billions of single-use plastic bottles end up in landfills or oceans. That waste problem keeps growing. Now, a new scientific breakthrough suggests those same bottles could help power your ...

A familiar Woolworths bag took on a new life after being transformed into something completely creative The piece stood out for blending humour, skill, and local context following the Cat Matlala ...

Disturbing viral video shows the moment a transgender gymgoer appears to be masturbating in a stall inside the women’s bathroom at a Planet Fitness in California. Planet Fitness patron Grace Hutson ...

The World Darts Championship in London is close to crowning its latest champion, as the sport traditionally played in British pubs enjoys surging interest thanks to rising star Luke Littler.