In case you weren’t aware, there’s a statewide plastic bag ban coming into effect on March 1st in New York. It’s been almost four decades since the ubiquitous, carry groceries and then recycle for animal poop bags changed the retail landscape forever, but as Governor Cuomo puts it, “For far too long these bags have blighted our environment and clogged our waterways,” which is why he backed the statewide ban on the bags. In light of that announcement and the pending ban, the New York Times decided to do a deep dive into the multitude of plastic bags from Supreme and Pearl River, to Duane Reade and Key Food, to the various Thank You bags from bodegas and Chinese restaurants that serves as a sort of visual encyclopedia of all things plastic carryall. Since these bags are absolutely terrifying for the environment, it’s equal parts enthralling, interesting and completely terrifying.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
