California updates statewide plastic grocery bag ban due to loophole complaints

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California updates statewide plastic grocery bag ban due to loophole complaints
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Despite a previous ban on single-use grocery bags in the state, California decided to implement a stricter ban on bags due to environmental concerns.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1053 last week, which updates the state's grocery bag law.The state's previous ban prohibited grocery stores from using 'single-use' carryout bags, which include paper, plastic and other non-recyclable material.

In December 2023, CalRecycle determined that all plastic film, including the plastic for the 'reusable' thicker plastic bags, was 'Not Recyclable.''RELATED STORY | Humanity generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution every year, study showsCalifornia law also stipulates that carryout bags contain a minimum of 40% post-consumer recycled material and be accepted for recycling by a majority of curbside programs.

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