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Cato Hernández, LAist

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California says adiós to plastic bags! Why a new 2026 law bans them at grocery stores

by Cato Hernández, LAist December 30, 2025December 30, 2025

California is closing a major loophole in its plastic bag ban. Starting on Jan. 1, stores will be required to swap out those thick, reusable plastic bags with recycled paper bags.

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