{"id":2853,"date":"2025-08-13T10:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/?p=2853"},"modified":"2025-08-13T10:00:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-13T14:00:39","slug":"target-cvs-and-kroger-back-california-plastic-bag-ban-shoppers-face-new-fees-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/target-cvs-and-kroger-back-california-plastic-bag-ban-shoppers-face-new-fees-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Target, CVS, and Kroger Back California Plastic Bag Ban \u2013 Shoppers Face New Fees in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Top retailers in America, are busy with changes in their respective stores, and are also launching a plastic bag ban campaign in California. A new law is set to be implemented in 2026 that serves as the reason why retailers are so focused on the change at their stores. Many retailers like <a href=\"https:\/\/gcn.com\/us\/photos-show-walmart-prices-jumping-over-40-on-popular-items-target-isnt-far-behind\/\">Target<\/a>, CVS, and Koger Back are supporting the ban campaign; to encourage consumers to stop using disposable bags for several reasons.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The new legislation\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A new law is set to be implemented in stores in January 01, 2026. This law will prohibit retailers to from having plastic bags available for consumers at checkout. It will occur in California, therefore, retailers in California will be affected by this. Also, more than 1,000 location will be affected and consumers are encourage to prepare themselves for this.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, one of the main reason for this is to more environmental friendly. Over the past few years, many retailers do not have disposable bags available anymore. It was stated that by the World Economic Forum, that more than 500 municipalities in 28 states was effected by plastic bag legislation since 2021. In the following states single-use plastic bags bans apply:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Colorado<\/li>\n<li>Connecticut<\/li>\n<li>Delaware<\/li>\n<li>Hawaii<\/li>\n<li>Maine<\/li>\n<li>New Jersey<\/li>\n<li>New York<\/li>\n<li>Oregon<\/li>\n<li>Rhode Island<\/li>\n<li>Vermont<\/li>\n<li>Washington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An analysis was conducted by Environment America and the United States PIRG Education Fund, and it found that on average each individual consumers uses 300 plastic bags. Therefore, the plastic bag ban prevented this 300 plastic bag usage by consumers.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Plastic Bag Ban Campaign<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This campaign is being launched by the Center for the Circular Economy at Closed Loop Partners. It is called the <em>Break Up With Single-Use Bags\u00a0<\/em>and it is safe to say that this campaign is the biggest in the Sunshine state. Consumers can expect to see several signs throughout the stores, starting this week. These sign will alert to the upcoming change of plastic bags, and notification of the plastic bag ban.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, it will be a means of encourage consumers to address their habits when it comes to the use of plastic bags. The sign will also be placed in parking lots for more visibility, and at the entrances and checkout lanes at retailers. Because many of us are on social media, the campaign will also run through social media platforms, the television, and audio streaming planforms.<\/p>\n<p>According to Kate Daly, the managing partner at Closed Loop Partners and head of the Center for the Circular Economy, this campaign indicates a growing movement for American retailers and communities coming together for a common cause. The shared vision all these parties who are part of the plastic bag ban campaign has, indicate their unity when it comes to shifting the experience of retailers. She further alluded to the fact that this plastic bag ban campaign will most probably eliminate waste altogether through the reduction of disposable bags.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Impact on consumers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Now, many consumers will have to change their habit of using plastic bags due to the plastic bag ban. Also, consumers can expect to see new chargers on their receipts due to the replacement of the plastic bag. The replacement for the plastic bags will be paper bags, especially if consumers do not bring re-usable bags with them to the store. However, these paper bags will come with a fee which consumers will have to pay.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, it has been stated that from January 2026, retail stores in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instituteforenergyresearch.org\/climate-change\/california-is-throwing-away-more-plastic-after-it-banned-plastic-bags\/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=22722818537&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwzOvEBhDVARIsADHfJJSFtOKX05QmJtYGtvBrXsj6U2GjPUQqogLdeXS2XR9Ii_VmwRqXrsQaAsdWEALw_wcB\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">California<\/a> are required to charge consumers at least $0.10 per paper bag or a re-usable bag. This means that it will depend on the retailer, but the price for these bags can be more than $0.10. The only exceptions for this rule are bags that is specifically for prescriptions, for unwrapped food, and to protect products from damage. It is important for consumers to note that, those on SNAP benefits will be exempt from any additional fees.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Top retailers in America, are busy with changes in their respective stores, and are also launching a plastic bag ban campaign in California. A new law is set to be implemented in 2026 that serves as the reason why retailers are so focused on the change at their stores. 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