California Bans All Plastic Bags; Sues ExxonMobil For ‘Lying About Recylcing Being A Viable Solution For Plastic Waste’

California Bans All Plastic Bags; Sues ExxonMobil For ‘Lying About Recylcing Being A Viable Solution For Plastic Waste’

California has officially eliminated plastic shopping bags. On Sunday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law prohibiting their use at grocery store checkout lines. California previously banned thin plastic shopping bags, but shoppers could still buy thicker, supposedly reusable and recyclable bags. Starting 2026, California will ban all plastic shopping bags. Customers who don’t bring their … Read more