"Californians Say Farewell To The Plastic Bag"

"Californians now face a new grocery-store reality: No more plastic bags.

Voters approved Proposition 67, the statewide ban on carry-out plastic bags, 52 percent to 48 percent.

“It’s a victory that California voters have said no to big plastic,” said Mark Murray, executive director of Californians Against Waste. “The defense of this law by grassroots environmental organizations and community groups is a real testament to this new era of monied special interests not having their way.”

The ban takes effect immediately, which means grocery stores, retail stores with a pharmacy, convenience stores, food marts, and liquor stores will no longer provide single-use plastic carry-out bags to customers. So, if you forget to bring your own bag to the store, be prepared to pay at least 10 cents for a recycled paper bag or reusable alternative."

Taryn Luna reports for McClatchy November 10, 2016.