That’s because California is finally closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be ...

California voters previously approved a statewide referendum upholding a ban on single-use carryout plastic bags in November ...

Grocery stores may offer recycled paper bags at checkout, or consumers can use their own bags to carry out purchases.

While it’s safe to reuse plastic bags, you’ll want to clean them between uses for sanitary purposes and to reduce any ...

Under Senate Bill 1053, stores and pharmacies across California will no longer be allowed to offer plastic bags. Starting in ...

December 31, 2025 - SACRAMENTO – A new law authored by Sen. Catherine S. Blakespea r, D-Encinitas, banning the use of plastic ...

SB 1053 and AB 2236 were passed by the California legislature and signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2024. It goes into ...

Think twice before tossing those plastic bags after your next trip to the grocery store. Plastic grocery bags have many more uses than just carrying your fruits and veggies. Repurpose them around the ...

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