The Future of Grocery Totes
Redwood City, Calif. adopted San Mateo County's ordinance to ban single-use plastic bags in March 2013. The city's minimum 10-cent paper bag charge went into effect Oct. 1, and will rise to 25 cents in 2015. Fines for non-compliance in all three cities are $100 to $500.
Some municipalities have started to charge for plastic bags instead of banning them entirely, but all of this aims toward one goal: reducing the usage of plastic bags that litter the streets and shores. While some consumers may switch to paper bags, for which many lawmakers are forcing retailers to charge a nominal fee, others will opt for reusable bags-a trend that has resulted in a boost for the industry.
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- Bag Makers
Amanda L. Cole is the editor-in-chief of NonProfit PRO. She was formerly editor-in-chief of special projects for NonProfit PRO's sister publication, Promo Marketing. Contact her at acole@napco.com.