Massachusetts S630 aims to reduce single-use plastics in the environment.

Massachusetts S630 is a comprehensive bill targeting the reduction of single-use plastics in the environment. It mandates that retail establishments provide customers with reusable grocery bags or recycled paper bags, with a price floor of $0.10 for these bags after 180 days. The bill prohibits the sale of single-use carryout bags after 18 months. It also bans plastic wet wipes and plastic straws, stirrers, and splash sticks, except upon customer request or for medical needs. Additionally, it restricts the use of polystyrene and black plastic in food service ware and packaging.

Massachusetts S630 aims to reduce single-use plastics in the environment.

Massachusetts S630 is a comprehensive bill targeting the reduction of single-use plastics in the environment. It mandates that retail establishments provide customers with reusable grocery bags or recycled paper bags, with a price floor of $0.10 for these bags after 180 days. The bill prohibits the sale of single-use carryout bags after 18 months. It also bans plastic wet wipes and plastic straws, stirrers, and splash sticks, except upon customer request or for medical needs. Additionally, it restricts the use of polystyrene and black plastic in food service ware and packaging.