PAHB-2624In Committee

An Act prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.

Jurisdiction:
Pennsylvania
Type:
Disposal Ban
Last action:
Oct 8, 2024
Plastic Packaging
Single-use plastic bag ban is product stewardship policy addressing plastic packaging waste, but lacks traditional EPR mechanisms like producer responsibility or take-back requirements.
Compliance Dimensions
Bans & Restrictionssingle-use plastic bags (Sales Ban)

“An Act prohibiting single-use plastic bags in retail establishments; and imposing duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development.”

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