Eliminates prohibition on provision of single-use paper bags by grocery stores for delivery orders; requires certain retailers to repurpose cardboard boxes if feasible.
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This bill modifies a previous law to allow grocery stores to provide single-use paper bags for delivery orders, subject to a fee. It also requires certain retailers, including grocery stores, to repurpose cardboard boxes obtained through deliveries whenever possible. The bill aims to reduce plastic waste while acknowledging the resource intensity of paper bags and promoting sustainable practices.
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