Bring Your Own Bag New York – #BYOBagNY
New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation – On March 1, 2020, a new bag waste reduction law took effect in New York State – where over 23 billion plastic bags are typically used each year. Plastic bag usage affects both our communities and environment. Plastic bags can be seen stuck in trees, as litter in our neighborhoods, and floating in our waterways. From the significant recycling and disposal issues they pose to the harm they can do to wildlife, the negative impacts of plastic bags are easily seen.
Ooopsie!!! Enforcement of New York’s plastic bag ban postponed due to coronavirus
New York Post – New Yorkers can still get groceries and supplies in plastic bags during the coronavirus pandemic.
State officials have announced they now won’t enforce New York’s controversial plastic bag ban until May 15, it was revealed this week.
New York State’s Department of Conservation posted on its website that it would postpone the enforcement of the ban from April 1 as the agency deals with a lawsuit that is delayed due to the coronavirus crisis.