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Plastic Bag Ban

Glen Burnie, MD
Business
Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Anne Arundel County Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Anne Arundel County
Plastic Bag Ban Takes Effect In Anne Arundel County Anne Arundel’s plastic bag ban has officially taken effect. The “Bring Your Own Bag” Plastic Reduction Act, which requires shoppers to bring their own reusable bags to the store or pay for paper, went into effect on New Year’s Day, joining Baltimore County, Howard County, and Baltimore City, which have similar laws. But what, exactly, does this mean for Anne Arundel retailers? They’ll have to charge a fee — which will be set to a minimum of 10 cents starting in February — for each bag purchased by customers at the checkout counter. Pharmacies and restaurants are exempt from charging for pa…

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by Valerie Musson
Towson, MD
Business
Plastic Bag Ban Proposed By Pols In Baltimore County Plastic Bag Ban Proposed By Pols In Baltimore County
Plastic Bag Ban Proposed By Pols In Baltimore County Baltimore County could be following in the footsteps of some neighboring jurisdictions and single-use plastic bags at retailers may soon be a relic of the past. Lawmakers have introduced the “Bring Your Own Bag Act,” which would limit the use of plastic bags and force retailers to provide reusable or paper bags in Baltimore County. “Plastic bags are one of the most problematic forms of garbage and litter, leading to millions of discarded bags that stream annually into our landfills, storm drains and waterways,” City Councilman Izzy Patoka, who co-sponsored the legislation, said. "Any addit…

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by Zak Failla
Bronxville, NY
Business
Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores
Wegmans Will Eliminate Plastic Bags In All Stores Wegmans is going all-in on its plastic bag ban. The grocery giant announced that it will eliminate the use of plastic bags companywide by the end of 2022 as it seeks to shift customers to reusable bags, which they said is "the best option to solve the environmental challenge of single-use grocery bags.” Moving forward, Wegmans locations will be charging five cents per paper bag, mirroring measures that have already been put in place in New York and other major markets. Officials said that in areas that have eliminated plastic bags, approximately a quarter of customers use paper bags, whil…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
Business
NY Plastic Bag Ban Starts With These Exceptions NY Plastic Bag Ban Starts With These Exceptions
NY Plastic Bag Ban Starts With These Exceptions The bag ban is back on. After being delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak and a pending lawsuit, enforcement of the ban of single-use plastic bags in New York that was signed into law earlier this year and effective as of Monday, Oct. 19. Earlier story - Here's When Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags Takes Effect In NY The ban prohibits the use of bags in markets and grocery stores, with the exception of baggies used for pharmacy prescription, fruit, vegetables, and to wrap meat or fish. Restaurant takeout food is also exempt from the ban. The Department of Environmental Conservation was for…

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by Zak Failla
Newburgh, NY
Politics
Here's When Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags Takes Effect In NY Here's When Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags Takes Effect In NY
Here's When Ban On Single-Use Plastic Bags Takes Effect In NY The statewide ban of single-use plastic bags in New York is fast approaching. As of Sunday, March 1, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s legislation goes into effect, banning plastic bags statewide. According to Cuomo, New Yorkers use billions of plastic bags annually, which do not biodegrade, creating massive amounts of litter in neighborhoods and waterways and posing a threat to the health of area residents and the environment. The ban is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with plastic bag production and disposal. Once supplies of plastic bags are finished, reusable …

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by Zak Failla
Kingston, NY
Lifestyle
New York Likely To Face Paper Bag Shortage, Experts Say New York Likely To Face Paper Bag Shortage, Experts Say
New York Likely To Face Paper Bag Shortage, Experts Say With a plastic bag ban set to take effect statewide in less than a month, New York may soon face a paper bag shortage, according to new reports. Last year, citing pollution and environmental concerns, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that as of March 1, 2020, single-use plastic bags would be banned throughout the state. According to Cuomo, New Yorkers use billions of plastic bags annually, which do not biodegrade, creating massive amounts of litter in neighborhoods and waterways and posing a threat to the health of area residents and the environment. The ban is expected to reduce green…

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by Zak Failla
Stony Point, NY
Lifestyle
Price Chopper Will Be Charging For Use Of Paper Bags Price Chopper Will Be Charging For Use Of Paper Bags
Price Chopper Will Be Charging For Use Of Paper Bags For shoppers who forget to bring their reusable shopping bags, get ready to pay at Price Chopper/Market 32 when a new law banning plastic takes effect March 1. The chain joins other large markets such as Wegmans in attempting to encourage shoppers to get used to the idea of reusable bags as a way to do what the law intents, help save the environment, said Mona Golub, a spokeswoman for the company. Paper bags cost more than the 5 cent fee that will be charged at Price Chopper and require more energy to produce than plastic, she added. The ban on plastic bags allows counties and cities …

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by Kathy Reakes
DV Plus - Westchester, NY
Politics
Cuomo Cites Concerns About Divisive Nation, Rise In Hate Crimes During State-Of-State Speech Cuomo Cites Concerns About Divisive Nation, Rise In Hate Crimes During State-Of-State Speech
Cuomo Cites Concerns About Divisive Nation, Rise In Hate Crimes During State-Of-State Speech Gov. Andrew Cuomo's annual State-of-the-State speech took on national and global themes on Wednesday, Jan. 8. In addition to unveiling nearly three dozen initiatives, which can be accessed by clicking here, Cuomo cited concerns about racism and discrimination, calling them "a growing fear and division that is an American cancer." Recognizing that racism and discrimination are not new, he labeled them a virus in our society. "If we do not defeat it, it will defeat us," Cuomo said. "Hate and discrimination have no place in New York." Additionally, Cuomo said New York will build upo…

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by Jon Craig
Brentwood, NY
News
These New NY Laws Are Taking Effect In 2020 These New NY Laws Are Taking Effect In 2020
These New NY Laws Are Taking Effect In 2020 A new year is bringing some new laws for New Yorkers. Though elected officials won’t head back to work for another week, the dawn of 2020 has seen a host of new laws that will impact New York residents. The biggest change coming to the Empire State is the new state bail reform law that will eliminate cash bail for most misdemeanors and non-violent felonies.  A new state discovery law has also been enacted, which will require prosecutors to open their evidence to defense attorneys earlier in court proceedings. Employees working for minimum wage in Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk coun…

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by Zak Failla
DV Plus - Fairfield, CT
Politics
Around The Towns: Norwalk Bag Ban, Lamont's New Message From Top, Danbury Mayor Race Ramps Up Around The Towns: Norwalk Bag Ban, Lamont's New Message From Top, Danbury Mayor Race Ramps Up
Around The Towns: Norwalk Bag Ban, Lamont's New Message From Top, Danbury Mayor Race Ramps Up Norwalk is the latest community to adopt a ban on plastic bags. Effective July 8, the new city ordinance prohibits the use of plastic carryout bags and sets a 10-cent charge for paper carryout bags. The ordinance applies to any person, business or nonprofit entity that sells or provides merchandise, goods, food and beverages, or materials in the City of Norwalk. To remind residents that the ban is not just for groceries, the city hired TFI Envision as part of an advertising campaign to promote the new law. A “Bring Your Own Bag” message, on posters and bus placards, is in both English and…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Single-Use Bag Ban Fans Focus On Communication Efforts Fairfield County Single-Use Bag Ban Fans Focus On Communication Efforts
Fairfield County Single-Use Bag Ban Fans Focus On Communication Efforts The following is Part 2 in a two-part series of stories on single-use bag fees in Fairfield County. Towns in Fairfield County that have enacted plastic bag ban ordinances are now focusing efforts on communication. New Canaan's plastic bag ban ordinance was adopted by the Town Council on Feb. 27, 2019, and goes into effect on Aug. 27, 2019. "The delay is intended to give New Canaan retailers time to replace their inventory of carryout bags and make any required changes to their checkout practices," said New Canaan Town Council member Tom Butterworth. Click here …

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by Donna Christopher
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Single-Use Bag Fees Not Going Over Well In This Fairfield County Town Single-Use Bag Fees Not Going Over Well In This Fairfield County Town
Single-Use Bag Fees Not Going Over Well In This Fairfield County Town The following is Part 1 in a two-part series of stories on single-use bag fees in Fairfield County. Many towns and cities in Connecticut have enacted bans on plastic bag use and others have ordinances in place that will take effect this year. In early March, Weston's plastic bag ordinance took effect, but a local market owner says his customers are upset. It's not the ban on single-use plastic bags shoppers at Peter's Weston Market object to but the 10 cent fee stores have to charge when customers use them, said owner Jim Magee.  The ordinance prohibits retailers from providing singl…

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by Donna Christopher
Yorktown, NY
Business
NY Nears Statewide Ban On Plastic Bags NY Nears Statewide Ban On Plastic Bags
NY Nears Statewide Ban On Plastic Bags For those of you still holding hopes using plastic bags, the budget vote by state lawmakers may be the end of those pesky bags for good. Lawmakers have until Sunday to come together on a final budget for the new fiscal year which begins Monday, April 1 and a state-wide ban on the bags is pretty much a done deal. The legislation which bans use on all single-use plastic bags will most likely be married to a 5-cent fee on paper bags. While work is still being done on the proposed ban, some sticking points include exempting food stamp recipients and low-income residents from hav…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Vote Now: Do You Think Plastic Bags Should Be Banned? Here's What New Yorkers Say Vote Now: Do You Think Plastic Bags Should Be Banned? Here's What New Yorkers Say
Vote Now: Do You Think Plastic Bags Should Be Banned? Here's What New Yorkers Say What do New Yorkers think about a possible plastic bag ban? A brand new Quinnipiac poll released this week found that the state is nearly split down the middle, with 48 percent supporting a ban and 47 percent opposing the banning of single-use plastic bags. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this month that a bottle bill expansion and a plastic bag ban will be included in the 2019 Executive Budget. The expansion on the bottle bill will make most non-alcoholic drink containers eligible for five-cent redemption. According to the poll, 53 percent of women support the ban, while just 42 perc…

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by Zak Failla
Middletown-Wallkill, NY
News
New Move To Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags Underway In New York New Move To Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags Underway In New York
New Move To Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags Underway In New York In an effort to “combat litter, help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect the environment for future generations,” New York is banning single-use plastic bags and is expanding the bottle bill to include most non-alcoholic containers. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this week that a bottle bill expansion and a plastic bag ban will be included in the 2019 Executive Budget. The expansion on the bottle bill will make most non-alcoholic drink containers eligible for five-cent redemption. The expansion on the bottle bill will include sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit and vegetable b…

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by Zak Failla
White Plains, NY
Politics
Cuomo Unveils $178 Billion Spending Plan Filled With Liberal Policies Cuomo Unveils $178 Billion Spending Plan Filled With Liberal Policies
Cuomo Unveils $178 Billion Spending Plan Filled With Liberal Policies New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has unveiled his annual state budget proposal that includes an aggressive liberal agenda. At the annual traditional State of the State speech on Tuesday, Jan. 15, Cuomo released his $178 billion spending plan that includes progressive voter reform, legal marijuana and safety reform for limousines. He also proposed making the state’s 2 percent property-tax cap permanent. Cuomo has called the budget his “most aggressive” during his three terms in office, spanning eight years. He and the Democrat-controlled New York Legislature have vowed to get long-awaited legislat…

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by Zak Failla
Stamford, CT
Politics
Stamford Latest Fairfield County Locale To Eye Plastic Bag Ban Stamford Latest Fairfield County Locale To Eye Plastic Bag Ban
Stamford Latest Fairfield County Locale To Eye Plastic Bag Ban They are spreading like plastic bags. The City of Stamford joined Greenwich in weighing a ban against the use of plastic shopping bags. The idea of a bag ban has been taken up City of Stamford Board of Representatives’ Legislative & Rules Committee. Members who met last week agreed they want to restrict use of plastic bags. They just aren't certain how.   One proposal would ban them altogether another would charge a tax or fee. Here is Daily Voice coverage of a ban passed in Greenwich.

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by Jon Craig
Greenwich, CT
News
Plastic Bag Ban Approved In Greenwich Plastic Bag Ban Approved In Greenwich
Plastic Bag Ban Approved In Greenwich Greenwich's Representative Town Meeting approved a ban on Monday, March 12 of single-use plastic bags in town but it does not come with a 23-cent fee per each paper bag used, something environmental advocates also were seeking.  By a vote of 141 to 54, with two abstensions, the town meeting approved the ban after more than two hours of debate, according to the Greenwich Free Press. The ban is scheduled to go in effect in six months and bans single-use plastic bags from grocery stores and other local merchants. Paper bags can still be used by local businesses. As townspeople arrived at Cent…

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by Jon Craig
Mount Pleasant, NY
Business
Ban On Plastic Bags, Fee For Carryout Bags Eyed For New York Ban On Plastic Bags, Fee For Carryout Bags Eyed For New York
Ban On Plastic Bags, Fee For Carryout Bags Eyed For New York Paper or plastic? You may no longer get a choice if Gov. Andrew Cuomo bans plastic bags. “It’s clear that we need to address the real environmental concerns caused by the proliferation of plastic ‎bags, and a ban is one of the options we’re reviewing,” Cuomo spokesman Richard Azzopardi said. Not so fast, one state lawmaker told this New York Post in this article: “The first step is that they should enforce what’s on the books,” said Sen. Simcha Felder who led a successful fight against New York City imposing a 5-cent fee on each plastic bag. “There’s a recycling bill that’s on the books th…

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by Jon Craig