Bag in the News

As a plastic bag supplier it’s important to keep up with current industry and product trends. As a bag manufacturer we’ve made it a standard part of our process to inform you on the latest news.

Want to read about bags in the news for yourself? Use the list below as your resource for all bag-related news. Check back often as we continue to update it.

Washington’s plastic bag ban on hold during COVID-19

On March 9, 2020, 33 state senators voted to pass Senate Bill 5323, making Washington the ninth state to ban single-use plastic bags.

Palm Beach becomes first county municipality to ban plastic bags, polystyrene containers

The ordinance, which takes effect Dec. 12, applies to restaurants, drug stores, grocery stores, gas stations and vending trucks or carts.

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban

Plastic bags are a major contaminant in Washington’s recycling facilities, waterways, roadways, and environment.

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE

The Camden City Council adopted a Single–Use Plastic Bag Ordinance on March 26, 2019 in order to protect flora, fauna and waterways within the City,

GOP lawmakers want to repeal plastic bag ban

AUGUSTA, Maine — In the Maine Legislature, some issues never are finally settled. Take the law passed two years ago to ban single-use plastic bags, the kind that has been common at supermarkets and other retail checkout counters.

New plastic bag ban stirs controversy in Delaware

Waiting in line at the grocery store can really test the patience of some, especially during a pandemic.

NJ ready to ban nearly all plastic bags, most takeout containers

It's expected to be the toughest bag ban of its kind in the country. And it includes some types of paper bags

State to start enforcing new restrictions on plastic bags 'soon'

Industry group loses court challenge; judge's ruling actually expands ban by removing exemption

Bronx councilman wants to ban paper bag fee over coronavirus fears

“I fully support the paper bag fee to encourage New Yorkers to use the more environmentally friendly option of reusable bags in normal times, but the science is clear: reusable bags are more susceptible to carrying the coronavirus,” he said.

How the Pandemic is Creating a Plastic Boom

Efforts to ban single-use plastic have come to a screeching halt, without evidence that plastic is safer than other reusable packaging.

San Francisco Bay Area Bans Reusable Grocery Bags

In the latest sign of how dramatically the coronavirus pandemic is altering the social landscape, even the liberal San Francisco Bay Area this week banned reusable grocery bags as a sanitary measure, dismaying recycling advocates who say durable sacks should still be allowed at stores.

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Bag in the News

Washington’s plastic bag ban on hold during COVID-19

Palm Beach becomes first county municipality to ban plastic bags, polystyrene containers

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE

GOP lawmakers want to repeal plastic bag ban

New plastic bag ban stirs controversy in Delaware

NJ ready to ban nearly all plastic bags, most takeout containers

State to start enforcing new restrictions on plastic bags 'soon'

Bronx councilman wants to ban paper bag fee over coronavirus fears

How the Pandemic is Creating a Plastic Boom

San Francisco Bay Area Bans Reusable Grocery Bags

San Francisco Bay Area Bans Reusable Grocery Bags

Plastic bags are making a comeback because of COVID-19

The Plastic Bag Ban Backfires
Reusable bags are notoriously dirty and may spread the virus.

Check-out time for reusable grocery bags? For now, ‘paper or plastic’ a safer option

One state just banned reusable shopping bags to fight coronavirus

Group wants temporary lift on Albuquerque’s plastic bag ban amid coronavirus concerns

Pandemic Prompts Call To Suspend Or Repeal Bag Bans &Taxes

Enforcement of New York’s plastic bag ban postponed due to coronavirus

Gov. Baker prohibits reusable shopping bags during coronavirus emergency

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Bag in the News

Washington’s plastic bag ban on hold during COVID-19

Palm Beach becomes first county municipality to ban plastic bags, polystyrene containers

Washington's single-use plastic bag ban

SINGLE-USE PLASTIC BAG ORDINANCE

GOP lawmakers want to repeal plastic bag ban

New plastic bag ban stirs controversy in Delaware

NJ ready to ban nearly all plastic bags, most takeout containers

State to start enforcing new restrictions on plastic bags 'soon'

Bronx councilman wants to ban paper bag fee over coronavirus fears

How the Pandemic is Creating a Plastic Boom

San Francisco Bay Area Bans Reusable Grocery Bags

San Francisco Bay Area Bans Reusable Grocery Bags

Plastic bags are making a comeback because of COVID-19

The Plastic Bag Ban BackfiresReusable bags are notoriously dirty and may spread the virus.

Check-out time for reusable grocery bags? For now, ‘paper or plastic’ a safer option

One state just banned reusable shopping bags to fight coronavirus

Group wants temporary lift on Albuquerque’s plastic bag ban amid coronavirus concerns

Pandemic Prompts Call To Suspend Or Repeal Bag Bans &Taxes

Enforcement of New York’s plastic bag ban postponed due to coronavirus

Gov. Baker prohibits reusable shopping bags during coronavirus emergency

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The Plastic Bag Ban Backfires
Reusable bags are notoriously dirty and may spread the virus.

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