DEC to Begin Plastic Bag Ban Enforcement in October in Central NYRemember pre-COVID, when our biggest debate was the plastic bag ban? Well, it's finally going to be enforced, starting in October in Utica and Rome. Beth
Plastic Bag Ban on Hold Indefinitely in New YorkThe plastic bag ban in New York is NOT going into effect. It's been put on hold indefinitely.Polly
Don’t Forget Your Reusable Bag, Plastic Bag Ban Back in Effect in New YorkDon't forget your reusable bags. The plastic bag ban is back in effect in New York. Polly
Wait, Plastic Bags Aren’t Banned Not Yet AnywayA court motion filed by deli owners and a plastics manufacturer delays implementation of the law until April 1.Tad Pole
Hannaford To Go Will Cost MoreIt'll cost you a little more for the convenience of Hannaford To Go. Polly
Central New York Grocery Stores Will Likely Run Out of Paper BagsNew York State is likely to face a paper bag shortage as the ban on plastic takes full effect.Beth
Hannaford to Charge for Paper Bags, Joining Other CNY GrocersHannaford is the latest Central New York grocer to announce they plan to charge shoppers for paper bags. Beth