California lawmakers voted to ban reusable plastic bags in grocery stores due to original single-use ban's failure to reduce plastic pollution.

California lawmakers have voted to ban 'reusable' plastic bags from grocery stores due to the original single-use plastic bag ban failing to reduce plastic pollution. The State Senate and Assembly approved two identical bills, SB 1053 and AB 2236, which restrict stores from offering plastic film "reusable" bags to customers. The legislation allows grocers to sell other types of reusable bags made of cloth or woven textiles.

May 27, 2024
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