Washington HB2233 aims to reduce environmental impacts by banning single-use plastic carryout bags and imposing fees on certain other bags.

Washington HB2233 seeks to mitigate environmental harm by prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic carryout bags and reusable carryout bags made of film plastic. The bill mandates a pass-through charge for compliant paper carryout bags and reusable carryout bags made of film plastic, encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags. It also requires bags provided by retail establishments to contain recycled content or derive from nonwood renewable fiber. Exemptions apply for customers using state-administered assistance support programs.

Washington HB2233 aims to reduce environmental impacts by banning single-use plastic carryout bags and imposing fees on certain other bags.

Washington HB2233 seeks to mitigate environmental harm by prohibiting retail establishments from providing single-use plastic carryout bags and reusable carryout bags made of film plastic. The bill mandates a pass-through charge for compliant paper carryout bags and reusable carryout bags made of film plastic, encouraging customers to bring their own reusable bags. It also requires bags provided by retail establishments to contain recycled content or derive from nonwood renewable fiber. Exemptions apply for customers using state-administered assistance support programs.