Waste Prevention Information Exchange

Bag Reuse

CalRecycle Programs and Services

• At-Store Recycling Program: Plastic Carryout Bags: AB 2449 (Levine, Chapter 845, Statutes of 2006) requires implementation of a statewide plastic bag recycling program, and requires reusable bags, as defined, be made available in some stores.
• From our Waste Prevention World site:
  • Reuse Products
  • Waste Prevention and Recycling at Home, Substitute Reusable Items for Consumables

Other Resources

Web Sites

• Bay Area Recycling Outreach Coalition (BayROC): A coalition of more than 40 local agencies in the San Francisco Bay Area. BayROC has promoted, supported, and enhanced recycling for many years in numerous ways.
• "Trade Disposable Shopping Bags for Reusable--Retail case study: Grocery stores"

  "Grocery shoppers at Loblaw Companies Limited stores who want paper or plastic bags may need to bring their own. Last year, the Canadian food chain opened four 'bagless' stores across the country. This is the first move by a major grocery retailer to completely remove all free disposable bags from checkout lines." (Environmental Defense Fund, Innovation Exchange)

• Keep California Beautiful: Keep California Beautiful is working with multiple program partners on public education and outreach campaign. See its “Got Your Bags?” Campaign. (PDF, 104 KB)