Bag Charge Creates Environmental Awareness
New DC Law Appeals to Boomers’ Green Sensibilities
By Guest Blogger Sherie Winston
I'm embarrassed to admit that I'd forgotten about the new District of Columbia law that went into effect on Jan. 1: All stores selling groceries and alcohol are required to charge customers 5 cents for every paper or plastic bag the store supplies.
On a spontaneous dash into Trader Joe's one day last week -- my first trip for groceries this year - I was reminded of the change while waiting in the cashier’s line and noticing all the other customers with their own bags. I could blame my lapse on the unplanned quest for dinner ingredients, but the truth was less environmentally friendly.
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