California's Plastic Bag Ban Is Growing
California's Plastic Bag Ban Is Growing: Here's What You Need to Know
The Golden State is going all out to block plastic bags at grocery stores -- but it'll take a while for the new law to kick in.
California solves its biggest problem: Plastic bags
California has finally solved its biggest problem. No, not the homelessness or poverty or cost of living or literacy.
California Bans All Plastic Bags After Its First Effort Backfired
The state led the nation in 2014 by banning single-use plastic bags, but a loophole actually led to more plastic waste.
California bans all plastic shopping bags at store checkouts: When will it go into effect?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill banning plastic bags from grocery store check outs, including the thicker, "reusable" bags that stores switched to following a previous ban.
California's First Plastic Bag Ban Made Things Worse. Now It's Trying Again
California became the first state to pass a plastic bag ban in 2014, but it's been blamed for making the problem worse. The state is now banning single-use plastic grocery bags entirely.
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California’s Plastic-Bag Ban Was Only the Beginning
The state’s perverse policies led to an increase in waste. A new lawsuit blames Exxon Mobil.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
California Bans Single-Use Plastic Bags, Effective 2026
California strengthens its plastic bag ban, requiring grocery stores and retailers to offer only recycled paper bags by 2026. Environmental groups praise the decision, while the plastics industry opposes the bill.
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Opinion | California’s Plastic-Bag Ban Was Only the Beginning
Ms. Harris has walked back her pledge in 2019 to ban plastic straws. But the California lawsuit underscores that progressive elites really do want to banish fossil fuels as well as the plastics and jobs that flow from their production.
Sunday Morning Matters: Plastic bag bans, how to vote, improving California’s schools
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed two bills into law in the Central Valley, including a plastic bag ban and housing assistance for farm workers, while Fresno County Registrar of Voters and County Clerk James Kus discusses the upcoming presidential election and California Superintendent of schools discusses a push to restrict phone use on school campuses.
California Sen. Catherine Blakespear on why a second plastic bag ban is needed
Ten years after the California legislature passed a bill to ban single-use plastic bags, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed another bill to ban plastic grocery bags. California Sen. Catherine Blakespear explains the impact of the first law and why the new law was needed.
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Ban on poly bags: Customer reactions mixed in some supermarkets
The government’s strict ban on polythene and polypropylene shopping bags has come into effect across various superstores in the capital..While supermarket staffers welcome the move, some shoppers are ...
Other enviro threats far worse than plastic bags
Re “Newsom signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at California grocery stores” (Sept. 22): Don’t you just love the ...
Vegas Stronger Champion: Crocheter Lynda Ortiz turns plastic bags into sleeping mats
This month's Vegas Stronger Champion turned a passion into crocheting into a passion to help unhoused people stay dry, warm, ...
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This State Takes a Bold Step to Combat Plastic Pollution
Governor Gavin Newsom signs Senate Bill 1053, banning single-use plastic bags starting January 1, 2026. The new law aims to ...
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Cut Back On Grocery Essentials & DIY Eco-Friendly Reusable Sandwich Bags
Trash bags, laundry detergent, and other household essentials must be replaced often. To save money and the environment, ...
Out of the box: Coles unveils cardboard box trial to help reduce single-use plastic bags
In a move to reduce plastic waste and the use of single-use plastic bags in its fresh produce department, Coles has ...