California governor signs law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores
As a resident of California, I recently found out that Governor Gavin Newsom signed a law banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores. This news did not come as a complete surprise, as similar bans have been implemented in various other states and countries over the years. While I do my best to use reusable bags whenever I can remember to bring them, the issue of plastic packaging on grocery items runs much deeper than just the shopping bags themselves.
It’s true that transitioning away from single-use plastic bags is a step in the right direction towards reducing environmental waste.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker