Plastic bag makers hit with major lawsuit after allegedly deceiving shoppers for years: 'Public trust matters'

On Oct. 17, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release announcing the conclusion of a statewide ...
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Plastic Bag Producers Ordered to Pay $1.75M For Misleading CA Consumers on Recyclability

The Golden State's chief legal officer announced a settlement with four producers of plastic bags for misleading the public ...
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After years of negotiations, state lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers

After more than a decade of negotiations and failed efforts to reduce the use of plastics, Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would prohibit large retailers from offering single-use ...

California cracks down on sale of nonrecyclable plastic bags by 2026

Plastic bags will also be completely banned in California grocery stores beginning Jan. 1, 2026, under Senate Bill 1053, ...