Beyond the Bag Initiative releases study on single-use bag laws

Beyond the Bag Initiative releases study on single-use bag laws

Published Online: July 15, 2025

Written by: Deanne Toto

"According to a recent analysis of single-use bag legislation, while policy can be one of the most effective tools to reduce single-use bag waste, consumers also must be supported in adopting waste-free behavior.

“Legislation in Action: Measuring the Impact of U.S. Single-Use Bag Policies on Waste Reduction,” a white paper by The Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, managed by Closed Loop Partners’ Center for the Circular Economy, evaluates the efficacy and impact of various legislative mechanisms, including a comparison of bag fees and outright bans across diverse communities, revealing how different strategies influence bag waste reduction and consumer behavior. ..."

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