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California plastic bag ban in effect: What to know

California has entered a new phase of waste reduction as a statewide ban on all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and ...
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Plastic bag fees and bans are working–big time, researchers say

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Good Question: Why do some stores charge for paper bags?

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Why do some stores charge for paper bags? It has been almost four years since New York State banned single-use plastic shopping bags. If you forgot to bring a reusable bag, that may ...

Plastic bags out, paper bags in. New California 2026 law closes loophole

California shoppers will once again have to leave plastic bags behind starting in 2026, as a new law closes a loophole that ...
Times Union

Toting up the numbers: Paper bag fees ring up revenue for state, localities

Shoppers make their way out of a Hannaford Supermarkets store with their purchases in either paper bags or reusable bags on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Colonie. A sign at the Stewart's in Troy on Sunday ...
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Market 32/Price Chopper reflects on 5 years of reusable bags

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — After five years of the Bag Waste Reduction Act, Price Chopper and Market 32 are reflecting on the switch from plastic bags to paper or reusable ones. According to the ...
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Philadelphians will soon face 10-cent paper bag fee at grocery stores, markets and more

FILE - A person shops for produce at a grocery store in Baltimore, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Starting next year, shoppers in Philly will need to pay for paper bags at grocery stores. (AP Photo/Stephanie ...