This is a self-imposed epidemic, but we have the tools at hand to reverse it. There are two weeks left in the month. Take the plastic-free July pledge -- swear off plastics and save lives! SARAH KING ...

Letters to the Editor: Those thick plastic grocery bags aren’t recyclable. Here’s what to do with them Thick plastic grocery bags are seen in Portland, Ore., in 2020.

Please join me and JUST SAY NO to plastic bags and straws — and let’s make sure we’re leaving our children and grandchildren a world they can live in safely.

Letters to the Editor Plastic bag bans work Published: Jun. 11, 2023, 1:59 p.m.

Letters are limited to less than 250 words and must be signed (no pseudonyms nor initials).You must include your email address, address with city and daytime phone number for verification.

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. “I have one word for you: plastics.” In 1967, the movie “The ...

Getting rid of plastic bags Paper bags are made from recycled paper, just as this newspaper, and they are biodegradable once you are through with them. I don’t understand why stores want to get ...

Opinion Ready or not, it’s go time for plastic bag ban | Letter from your editor Published: Apr. 30, 2022, 10:39 a.m.