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Why SF can still use 'recyclable' plastic bags despite California ban

  • Mar 4
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New California laws going into effect in 2026

  • Dec 18, 2025

California sues plastic bag makers

  • Oct 18, 2025
Keep Tahoe Blue

Nearly 1,400 lbs. of trash picked up at Lake Tahoe post July 4th

  • Jul 8, 2025

UC Berkeley chemists discover new way to break down plastics

  • Aug 30, 2024

Program recycles plastic bags into composite decking, outdoor products

  • Aug 1, 2024

CA bills aiming to eliminate thicker, reusable plastic bags advance

  • May 30, 2024

Plastic bags from Walmart recycling bins tracked Southeast Asia

  • Apr 24, 2024

Latest Videos

5:35

Why SF can still use 'recyclable' plastic bags despite California ban

  • Mar 4
1:49

Nearly 1,400 lbs. of trash picked up at Lake Tahoe after July 4th holiday, a decrease from last year

  • Jul 8, 2025
1:42

Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

  • Sep 23, 2024
1:46

Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

  • Sep 23, 2024
1:59

UC Berkeley chemists discover new way to break down plastics

  • Aug 30, 2024
2:26

Set of bills aiming to eliminate thicker, plastic reusable bags from CA grocery stores advances

  • May 30, 2024
5:25

Growing concerns over reusable plastic bags in Bay Area

  • Oct 23, 2023
1:53

CA to start phasing out single-use plastic bags used for meat and produce: Here's why

  • Oct 8, 2022

Latest Videos

5:35

Why SF can still use 'recyclable' plastic bags despite California ban

  • Mar 4
1:49

Nearly 1,400 lbs. of trash picked up at Lake Tahoe after July 4th holiday, a decrease from last year

  • Jul 8, 2025
1:42

Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

  • Sep 23, 2024
1:46

Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores

  • Sep 23, 2024
1:59

UC Berkeley chemists discover new way to break down plastics

  • Aug 30, 2024
2:26

Set of bills aiming to eliminate thicker, plastic reusable bags from CA grocery stores advances

  • May 30, 2024
5:25

Growing concerns over reusable plastic bags in Bay Area

  • Oct 23, 2023
1:53

CA to start phasing out single-use plastic bags used for meat and produce: Here's why

  • Oct 8, 2022

Latest Stories

KGO-TV

Can heavy-duty plastic bags really be reused as many times as industry says? ABC7 puts them to test

The plastic industry claims these heavy-duty plastic bags can be reused up to 125 times.

  • Oct 23, 2023

CA to start phasing out single-use plastic bags used for meat and produce: Here's why

The bill was signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.

  • Oct 8, 2022
KGO-TV

Microplastic meets oil: 'Plastitar' may be new category of ocean pollutant

A team on the Canary Islands documented dangerous microplastics encased in oily tar balls, created from spills or oil leaking from ships or pipelines.

  • Jun 17, 2022
1:59

Good Bottle Refill and Dry Goods Refillery makes living a sustainable lifestyle easier

Good Bottle Refill and Dry Goods Refillery are helping local families reduce their personal plastic waste.

  • Mar 12, 2021

Lego tells plastic bags to hit the bricks, will use paper instead per kids' requests

Lego tells plastic bags to hit the bricks!

  • Sep 16, 2020