California Commits to Reusability

California was the first in the country to enact a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at large retail stores, signing SB 270 into law in August 2014. While setting an example in curbing single-use plastic pollution, the state has also set standards for reusability.But first, let’s revisit a little bag banning history:A total of eight states—California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New York, Oregon and Vermont—have banned single-use plastic bags at point-of-sale at grocery stores, retail stores with pharmacies, convenience stores, food marts, and liquor stores. Retailers in these states must provide certified reusable bags or recycled paper bags with...