California Governor Gavin Newsom enacts a full plastic shopping bag ban at grocery stores, effective 2026.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has enacted a law that bans all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores, effective 2026. This law expands upon a previous ban on thin plastic bags, which allowed thicker, reusable ones. A state study showed that plastic bag waste rose from 8 to 11 pounds per person between 2004 and 2021. Environmental groups support the measure as crucial for reducing pollution and protecting marine life, with California joining 12 other states with similar bans.
September 22, 2024
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