Baltimore, Maryland is considering a ban on plastic bags at grocery and other stores. The legislation, which has yet to pass, would require stores to bag items in reusable or paper bags. Stores in the suburbs of Rochester, New York are already offering consumers reusable bags.

A wine store, Century Pittsford Wines, in Pittsford, NY offers a free reusable polypropylene wine tote that can hold six bottles. Two more area wine stores have plans to offer reusable wine bags.

Concerned about the environment? Consider properly disposing of your plastic bags and using reusable bags. When purchasing wines at your favorite tasting room, ask for reusable bags.