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California passed a ban on plastic bags in 2014. Here's why Gov. Newsom has now signed a similar law

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KABC) -- It's been a decade since California lawmakers first took aim at plastic shopping bags, but that law's failure spurred a new law that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed on Sunday.

Plastic bag makers hit with major lawsuit after allegedly deceiving shoppers for years: 'Public trust matters'

On Oct. 17, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a press release announcing the conclusion of a statewide ...

You won't see ‘recyclable' plastic bags in California in 2026. Here's why

The prohibition comes as the state reaches a settlement with plastic bag manufacturers accused of making misleading ...

California lawsuit says makers of plastic bags lied about products being recyclable

California ramped up its efforts to curb plastic pollution Friday — suing three plastic-bag makers, alleging the companies ...

Plastic bag makers to pay millions after misleading Calif. consumers

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the conclusion of a two-year investigation into plastic bag makers accused of ...