Baggies, retainers and more: 5 microplastics questions, answered

Is it okay to store food in plastic bags in your freezer? Which foods have a lot of microplastics? This is what I tell my patients.

Elgin’s ban on single-use plastic bags goes into effect in June 2027

The Elgin City Council has ruled that single-use plastic bags will be banned at large retail stores in Elgin starting in June 2027.
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Illinois lawmakers consider bill to phase out plastic bags with fee

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would charge shoppers a fee for carryout bags, with the goal of restricting the use of plastic bags over the next few years.
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Illinois lawmakers consider bill to phase out plastic bags with fee

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that would charge shoppers a fee for carryout bags, with the ...
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Georgia mom sentenced to 25 years for dumping 4-year-old son’s body wrapped in plastic bag

ATLANTA — A Georgia mother has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after pleading guilty to the death of her 4-year-old son. Keara Cotton, 31, was sentenced on Wednesday, the same day that would have ...
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State implements total ban on common grocery store item, but residents are skeptical: 'I don't think it will last'

A long-awaited single-use plastic bag ban is officially underway in California, but shoppers are uncertain about its effectiveness. In 2024, California passed Senate Bill 1052, which prevents ...