City Of Framingham: Amendments To The Plastic Bag Reduction Ordinance In Framingham Will Take Effect July 5

Press release from the City of Framingham:

June 15, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 06/15/2021

For further information, contact:

Kelly McFalls

kmcfalls@framinghamma.gov

• Incorporated under the term ‘single-use checkout bag,’ single-use plastic checkout bags will no longer be allowed to be offered at checkout at any retail store or grocery store in Framingham.
• Reusable checkout bags and/or recyclable paper checkout bags will be available for purchase at stores for a fee of no less than $0.10 per bag. The store shall retain fees collected for checkout bags.
• The definition of ‘reusable checkout bags’ has also been updated to ensure bags offered have many reuses.

• Purchase reusable bags and use a reminder to make sure you grab your bags on your way into the store.
• Designate different types of reusable bags for different items, i.e., produce, freezer, meat, dry goods, etc.
• Keep a small reusable bag handy for impulse purchases.

This press release was produced by the City of Framingham. The views expressed here are the author’s own.