Once in the water plastic debris never fully biodegrades.
Plastic bag source.
And impact the ocean and great lakes.
Plastic bags would still be allowed for things like gathering loose produce or covering dry cleaning.
The ban on plastic and papers bags would take effect 18 months after it is signed into law.
Yellow text in the above graphic shows sources of plastic that eventually end up in the ocean.
Grocery stores will also be banned from handing out paper bags though other food service.
Enter the water in many ways.
Non woven grocery tote bag 12 w x8 g x13 h nw1213 as low as 1 43 standard gauge fold over die cut handle bag dc00r as low as 0 17 2 5 mil reinforced fold over die cut handle bag dc00h as low as 0 18.
Likewise foam food products and containers like clam shell takeout boxes would be banned in 18 months.