Environmental & Energy
Jan. 7, 2015
SB 270: First state to ban plastic grocery bags
On Sept. 30, 2014, California became the first state to ban plastic grocery bags.
Jeffrey Dintzer
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Alston & Bird LLP
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Email: jeffrey.dintzer@alston.com
Boston University SOL; Boston MA
During over 30 years representing clients in complex environmental, toxic tort, and land use litigation, class actions, and administrative proceedings, he has been involved in precedent-setting cases affecting the way industries such as oil & gas do business in California.
On Sept. 30, 2014, California became the first state to ban plastic grocery bags. Senate Bill 270 prohibits retailers from providing conventional grocery bags at the point of sale, and requires retailers to charge at least $0.10 per recycled paper, compostable or reusable bag. The law's goal is to reduce litter by encouraging customers to carry reusable bags, but reports are mixed as to whether similar bans have accomplished this.
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