In 2021, Californians discarded nearly 50% more plastic bags than when the original ban took effect in 2014, indicating that the loophole around thicker bags undermined the ban's effectiveness.
Under the new legislation signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, starting in 2026, California will prohibit the sale of all plastic bags at grocery checkouts. Shoppers will only have the option to buy paper bags for 10 cents.
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, a Democratic assemblywoman, emphasized the need for cleaner communities and environment, stating, 'It's time for us to get rid of these plastic bags and continue to move forward with a more pollution-free environment.'
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