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NYC Plastic Bag Ban 2020

Every aspect of our lives contains plastics. Clothing, makeup, and so many common household items. We use plastic for storage, for packaging, and for everything in between. This contributes greatly to pollution, the bulk of it coming from single-use plastic materials such as plastic grocery bags. This is what prompted New York to enact their plastic bag ban. 

NYC has been known to be a trendsetting city when it comes to environmental regulations. We as a city consume 23 billion plastic bags a year that contaminate our waterways and end up in landfills.

Starting March 1st 2020, New York State will ban the sale of plastic bags in businesses. There will also be a charge of 5 cents per paper bag. The law was passed because of excessive pollution in New York State. Plastic bags contaminate the city by clogging machines and getting stuck in greenery. After March 1st customers will no longer receive plastic bags with their shopping. There is a possibility that some stores may not even have paper bags. So it is strongly encouraged that shoppers bring their own reusable bags. The New York City Sanitation Department will be hosting educational events throughout the boroughs about the plastic bag ban, where they will also be handing out reusable shopping bags. Many other states have also implemented this ban to reduce their overall pollution. California, Maine, and Vermont are just a few states who have taken measures to reduce the amount of plastic bags being thrown out and ending up in landfills and oceans. Though there are many pressing environmental issues, this ban is a step in the right direction. 

Written By: Johane Plaisime - Volunteer Intern for Moni K, LLC