In an effort to reduce ocean pollution, SeaWorld in San Diego will stop giving out plastic bags at its theme-park gift stores on June 18. Park reps said "the move could save more than 1 million plastic bags from being used. They will offer customers paper and reusable sacks," reports the San Diego Union Tribune. more ›

Since it's a Day Without a Bag today, here's a useful, creative and value added way to make your holiday gifts more environmentally hip. The bags in this video are from Baggu Bags. more ›

If you've ever seen those seatbelt purses and bags, then it's most likely from Harvey's in Orange County. Back in 1997, husband-wife duo Dana and Melanie Harvey were installing seatbelts into their '50 Buick when they got the idea to make their daughter a matching handbag. It goes without saying, the idea was quite popular with the bags now being sold in stores across the country with a few Harveys retail stores popping up in Southern California, including a new one planned for Melrose Avenue. more ›

One of the first major stores in the US to initiate a surcharge per plastic bag, IKEA, has announced that they will stop providing customers with disposable bags entirely in October of this year. more ›

Santa Monica is getting ready to put a drastic bag ban measure on the table next week. Previous musings about a state-level ban have made waves already this year, and the movement by the public to carry reusable bags is steadily gaining momentum. more ›