'Paper or plastic?' will no longer be a choice at California grocery storesCalifornia lawmakers have passed legislation to eliminate plastic bags in grocery stores, aiming to significantly reduce plastic waste.
No more plastic bags? These California lawmakers want to close loophole in statewide banTwo bills introduced in California aim to strengthen the state's plastic bag ban.The bills would eliminate the option for customers to receive or purchase plastic bags at grocery, retail, and convenience stores.
California bill would ban all plastic shopping bags at grocery storesCalifornia plans to ban all plastic shopping bags in 2026 under a new bill announced in the state Legislature.The current ban on thin plastic shopping bags has not reduced overall plastic use and has resulted in an increase in plastic waste.