It’s about to cost more for a plastic bag at Washington grocery stores. In the five years since the law went into effect, the cost for single-use plastic bags has gone from eight cents to 12 cents.
But, is it doing more harm than good?
4 News Now’s Robyn Nance is talking to WSU researchers, commissioned by the state to look into the ban and its impact. Turns out, people are using fewer bags, but more plastic.
Watch Good Morning Northwest Tuesday morning to hear from the researchers and what’s next when you head to the grocery store.
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