5 States that Banned Plastic Bags

1. California 

In August 2014, California became the first state in the country to enact legislation imposing a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at large retails stores. The bill also required a 10-cent minimum charge for recycled paper bags, reusable plastic bags and compostable bags at certain locations. 

California has also recently become the first state to ban grocery stores from providing single-use, non-compostable bags to shoppers before they reach the checkout counter. The ‘Pre-Checkout Bags’ are classified as those provided to customers prior to checkout and are meant to either protect items from damage or contamination, as well as contain an unwrapped food item, such as produce. The law will go into effect on Jan 1st, 2025. 

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