9 States That Banned Plastic Bags or Likely to Ban in the Next 5 Years

4. Vermont

The legislation banning plastic bags in Vermont was passed in June 2019, and is just about to become effective on the first of July, 2020, hence garnering an appearance on our list of states that banned plastic bags or likely to ban in the next 5 years. Some cities and towns had already banned the use of plastic bags, knowing the damage they cause, but now the ban will be statewide. Paper bags will be a bit more expensive in this state than others though, costing 5 cents per bag.

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