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Montgomery County will ban plastic carryout bags starting January 1, 2026, and impose a 10-cent fee on paper bags to reduce plastic pollution, with extensive outreach efforts to inform residents and businesses.
Trader Joe's has introduced a new Stand-Up Collapsable Grocery Tote, available nationwide for $3.99. These totes are designed to stand upright, making them ideal for transporting groceries and dishes during the holiday season. Crafted in Vietnam, they feature vibrant designs and are praised for their practicality and style. Customers are enthusiastic about this new addition, noting its functionality and affordability.
A new study has found that single-use plastic bag bans in five US states and cities have successfully reduced plastic bag consumption by about 6 billion bags per year, cutting litter by at least one-third and potentially saving marine animals from harm. The bans have encouraged the use of reusable bags and hand-carrying items, with some areas seeing significant increases in reusable bag usage. The report recommends strong bans on single-use plastic bags and closing loopholes to minimize plastic waste, while also suggesting a fee for single-use paper bags to discourage their use.
Aldi has announced that it will no longer provide plastic shopping bags in its stores starting in January 2024, making it the first major U.S. retailer to do so. Customers will need to bring their own reusable bags or purchase them in the store. This move is part of Aldi's commitment to sustainability, with the goal of saving over 4,400 tons of plastic from circulation each year. Additionally, the grocery chain aims to transition to natural refrigerants across all U.S. stores by 2035 to further limit its environmental impact.
Pittsburgh's plastic bag ban goes into effect, replacing plastic bags with brown paper bags that shoppers will have to pay 10 cents apiece for. Retailers will have until the end of the year to empty any leftover bag stock. The ban aims to preserve the environment, but some retailers are concerned about potential loss of business. The paper bag fee does not apply to WIC or SNAP recipients.
Giant Eagle is preparing shoppers at its Pittsburgh stores for the city's plastic bag ban, which will go into effect next month. The company will have signs to educate customers about the ban and will offer reusable bags for purchase, starting at 99 cents. Paper bags will still be available for purchase, and customers paying with government-funded food assistance are exempt from the paper bag fee. The ban prohibits all retail establishments from providing single-use plastic bags or non-recycled paper bags to customers. Retailers are not required to provide any bags, but paper bags must meet certain criteria. Giant Eagle has already removed single-use plastic bags from some of its stores in other locations.