California solves its biggest problem
California's Plastic Bag Ban Is Growing: Here's What You Need to Know
The Golden State is going all out to block plastic bags at grocery stores -- but it'll take a while for the new law to kick in.
California Sen. Catherine Blakespear on why a second plastic bag ban is needed
Ten years after the California legislature passed a bill to ban single-use plastic bags, Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed another bill to ban plastic grocery bags. California Sen. Catherine Blakespear explains the impact of the first law and why the new law was needed.
California solves its biggest problem: Plastic bags
California has finally solved its biggest problem. No, not the homelessness or poverty or cost of living or literacy.
California's 2014 Plastic Bag Ban Flopped, So They're Trying Again With A New One
A decade ago, California became the first US state to ban single-use plastic bags. It proved to be a massive failure. Hoping to rectify the problem, the Golden State is doubling down with a new, even bigger plastic bag law.
California’s first plastic bag ban made things worse. Now it’s trying again
California and other states — and some cities — have learned a lesson: Bans on plastic bags don’t always go as planned. In fact, California's original ban made things worse.
California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
Paper or plastic” will no longer be a choice at grocery store checkout lines in California under a new law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Shoppers at likes of Target and Walmart will no longer be able to buy plastic bags in California
A new law in California will ban plastic bags from being sold in stores such as Target and Walmart from January 2026. The law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, will see the end of plastic bags being sold in stores in the state,
Susan Shelley: California’s war on oil and plastic
Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 270 into law on Sept. 30, 2014. It required grocery stores to provide customers only with recycled ...
California’s Plastic-Bag Ban Was Only the Beginning
The state’s perverse policies led to an increase in waste. A new lawsuit blames Exxon Mobil.
Is plastic recycling beyond fixing? Here’s why California thinks so.
California’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil says plastic recycling is broken. The oil giant agrees, but blames the state.
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California Accuses Oil Giant Of Lying About Plastic Recycling In New Lawsuit
The state of California is suing ExxonMobil, alleging that the company deceived the public about how effective recycling ...
California Sues ExxonMobil Over Deceptive Plastic Recycling Claims
The state of California has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil over allegations that the oil company used deceptive claims ...
Paper or plastic? Not in California. Newsom closes plastic bag loophole in new law
Gov.r Gavin Newsom signs a law banning all plastic bags at the checkout, including thicker ones allowed in original plastic ...