Tag: reusable bags
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Lakewood offers information, free reusable grocery bags as new state law kicks in
The City of Lakewood launched “Bring Your Own Bag,” an online resource center to help businesses and residents transition to reusable bags, as a new state law requires stores to charge 10 cents for plastic or paper bags. The website, Lakewood.org/FreeBags, provides tools and information for businesses and city residents to save money with reusable…
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Denver stores to begin charging fees for single-use bags on Thursday
Denver shoppers will have to bring their own bags or face a fee beginning Thursday as the city’s “Bring your own Bag” ordinance goes into effect. The ordinance requires stores in Denver to charge customers 10 cents for each single-use plastic or paper bag they use to carry their purchases. The ordinance, passed by the…
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Denver stores to begin charging for single-use plastic, paper bags in July
After a pandemic-related pause, Denver’s “Bring your own Bag” ordinance is finally going into effect next month, requiring stores to charge customers 10 cents for each single-use plastic or paper bag they use to carry their purchases. This ordinance, passed by the City Council in December 2019, was meant to go into effect in July…