Soon when you go to a grocery store, you need to remember your wallet, mask, and your own shopping bag. In 2020, the Cincinnati City Council decided to ban plastic bags in all grocery stores, restaurants, and all stores that sell groceries. The city’s ban goes into effect this summer, but Kroger will be one step ahead of the curve by getting rid of single-use plastic bags on June 1st. “It’s earlier than a lot of other places so I’m very excited for Cincinnati to do that,” said buyer Courtney Bellish. Buyers have shown that they have mixed feelings about the change. “A lot of people don’t have bags. When they do, sometimes they forget to bring their bags,” said an anonymous shopper. Carolyn Parker moved 10 years ago and is excited about the change. “I believe in it. I love animals and marine life, so I’m for it,” said Parker. “I just hate wrapping my vegetables like those plastic bags. It feels so wasteful, but it’s convenient to have plastic.” Bags, if you don’t bring your own bag so I can see how people don’t want to get rid of this, “Bellish said. City-wide plastic bag disposal was due to start January 1st but has been delayed from June 1st due to delays Kroger customers bring their own reusable bags to the store or pay five cents for one, and if the city’s plastic ban goes into effect, any company that doesn’t comply could be fined $ 100 per day.
CINCINNATI –
Soon when you go to your grocery store, you need to remember your wallet, mask, and your own shopping bag.
In 2020, the Cincinnati City Council decided to ban plastic bags in all grocery stores, restaurants, and all businesses that sell groceries. The city’s ban goes into effect this summer, but Kroger will be one step ahead of the curve by getting rid of single-use plastic bags on June 1st.
“It’s earlier than many other places so I’m really excited to have Cincinnati do it,” said buyer Courtney Bellish.
Buyers have shown that they have mixed feelings about the change.
“A lot of people don’t have bags. When they do, sometimes they forget to bring their bags,” said an anonymous shopper.
Carolyn Parker moved 10 years ago and is excited about the change.
“I believe in it. I love animals and marine life, so I’m for it,” said Parker.
“I just hate wrapping my veggies like those plastic bags. It feels so wasteful, but it’s handy to have plastic bags if you don’t bring your own bag so I can see how people don’t want to get rid of that,” said Bellish.
City-wide plastic bag clearance was scheduled to begin on January 1, but has been delayed due to COVID-19.
Starting June 1, Kroger customers will have to bring their own reusable bags to the store or pay five cents for one.
If the city’s plastic ban goes into effect, any company that fails to comply could be fined $ 100 per day.
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