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Philadelphia council passes 10-cent paper bag fee to cut waste, pending mayor’s approval.
Philadelphia City Council has passed a 10-cent fee on paper bags at retail stores, aiming to reduce waste and boost reusable bag use.
The 10-5 vote sends the bill to Mayor Cherelle Parker, who may veto it; if she does, Council has 10 days to override with a supermajority.
Exemptions apply to handleless bags for prepared foods and certain takeout scenarios.
The measure builds on a 2021 plastic bag ban and follows a 2019 failed attempt.
Supporters say it encourages sustainable habits, while opponents worry about impacts on low-income residents, especially amid potential SNAP benefit disruptions.
Retailers must post signage 60 days before enforcement.
El ayuntamiento de Filadelfia aprueba una tarifa de 10 centavos por bolsas de papel para reducir el desperdicio, pendiente de la aprobación del alcalde.