California bans the sale of all plastic bags in stores

On September 22, 10 years after a first attempt, California passed a law banning the sale of non-recyclable plastic bags (single-use or reusable). The law will come into force on January 1, 2026. Californians will be able to buy recyclable bags containing at least 40% recycled materials. In 2028, this threshold will rise to 50%. This law follows Bill 270 in 2014, which banned the use of single-use plastic bags, allowing only a reusable version. However, these sturdier bags sold for 10 cents wer