Another Pennsylvania township will soon ban single-use plastic bags and utensils. Click below to find out how this might impact you.
Starting January 1, 2024, single-use carry-out bags will be phased out and then beginning July 1, 2024, the ban on plastic utensils will start.
The board recommends the use of reusable bags, straws, utensils, and containers due to the severe environmental impacts single-use items could cause. Additionally, there can be harm to wildlife, impacts on greenhouse gas emissions and plastic products do not readily decompose.
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