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Rhiannon12866

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9. We've long had that change here in New York, only reusable bags or paper are allowed

Reply to Beringia (Original post)

Fri Jan 2, 2026, 04:26 AM

Jan 2

But then there's the miscalculation of seeing so much else in the grocery stores wrapped in plastic, from fruits, vegetables, meat and even paper products!

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No More Plastic Bags at stores in California [View all] Beringia Jan 1 OP

All well and good, and I approve. CaliforniaPeggy Jan 1 #1

I believe those green produce bags are supposed to be biodegradable. LoisB Jan 1 #4

Our HOA requires we put all non-recyclable trash in plastic bags progree Jan 1 #2

I couldn't find a good answer for bagging produce or things like a package of hamburger Beringia Jan 1 #5

Thanks. I especially like that there is a black color option /nt progree Jan 1 #7

My friend that works at Target in Long Beach wrote me this about paper bags Beringia Wednesday #10

Already a thing... 2naSalit Jan 1 #3

I agree mostly dickthegrouch Jan 1 #6

Or if the ground is wet or snow and one has to set bags down for one reason or another progree Jan 1 #8

We've long had that change here in New York, only reusable bags or paper are allowed Rhiannon12866 Jan 2 #9