Are plastic bags being phased out?
Are plastic bags being phased out? Currently, the U.S. has not placed a single-use plastic ban on a federal level, but this responsibility has been taken up by states and cities. Connecticut, California, Delaware, Hawaii, Maine, New York, Oregon, and Vermont have all placed bans on plastic bags.
Are reusable bags really better for the environment?
“For the most part, reusable bags are better for the environment,” Miller says. “But they actually do need to be reused a large number of times in order to actually receive environmental benefits.” Reusable bags have this requirement for a minimum number of uses because of the materials they're made of, she said.