City Of Framingham: Amendments To The Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance In Framingham Will Take Effect July 5

Framingham MA

16 June, 2021

4:30 PM

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Press release from the City of Framingham: June 15, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06/15/2021   For further information, contact: Kelly McFalls [email protected] Incorporated under the term 'single-use checkout bag,' single-use plastic checkout bags will no longer be allowed to be offered at checkout at any retail store or grocery store in Framingham. Reusable checkout bags and/or recyclable paper checkout bags will be available for purchase at stores for a fee of no less than $0.10 per bag. The store shall retain fees collected for checkout bags. The definition of 'reusable checkout bags' has also been updated to ensure bags offered have many reuses. Purchase reusable bags and use a reminder to make sure you grab your bags on your way into the store. Designate different types of reusable bags for different items, i.e., produce, freezer, meat, dry goods, etc. Keep a small reusable bag handy for impulse purchases. This press release was produced by the City of Framingham. The views expressed here are the author's own.