Skip to main content
See every side of every news story
Published loading...Updated

Plastic bag ban, paper bag fee for Massachusetts stores included in $3.6 billion environmental bill

The proposal would also limit automatic distribution of straws and forks, and supporters say it would cut waste as 2 billion bags are used yearly.

Summary by CBS News
The bill would ban single-use plastic bags and implement a 10-cent fee for paper bags at Massachusetts stores.
Podcasts & Opinions

7 Articles

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/yearSubscribe

Bias Distribution

  • 80% of the sources are Center
80% Center

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

CBS News broke the news in United States on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)

Similar News Topics

News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal