Legislation

Retailers Must Charge Fee for Single-Use Bags Under Proposed City Ordinance

Starting next year, Philly residents who forget reusable bags at home will have to shell out 5 cents per paper or plastic bag, a cost that small business owners say will ultimately be passed on to consumers.

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Council Seeks to Tighten City's Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban with New Reporting Requirements

Philadelphia's single-use plastic bag ban gets a major update, with retailers now required to report on their usage and face a 15-cent fee per bag if usage doesn't decline by 80% in one year.

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Philadelphia Retailers Must Use Specific Bags at Checkout, Charge Customers for Non-Compliant Options

A proposed city ordinance would force grocery stores and pharmacies to ditch single-use plastics for more sustainable options, but some business owners worry about the added costs of compliance.

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