Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law prohibiting plastic carryout bags in California grocery stores, mandating that shoppers bring their own bags or buy paper ones.
Laura Deehan, state director of Environment California, stated, 'Nothing we use for a few minutes should pollute the environment for hundreds of years,' highlighting the environmental focus of the legislation.
The previous law allowed thicker plastic bags under certain recyclability guidelines, leading to increased use. The new bill bans these thicker bags at grocery stores, aiming for better waste management.
Sen. Catherine Blakespear emphasized the need for a cleaner environment, asserting, 'We deserve a cleaner future for our communities, our children, and our earth,' reinforcing the bill's importance.
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