Following the recommendation of its sustainability commission, Elgin may consider bringing a citywide ban on single-use plastic bags up for a city council vote. The council discussed the possibility ...

The Elgin City Council has directed staff to draft an ordinance banning the use of single-use bags by all retailers other than restaurants and charging a fee for customers who request paper bags.

Feb 11 - President Donald Trump in a new executive order inked on Monday encouraged the U.S. government and consumers to purchase plastic drinking straws at a time when several countries have issued a ...