Closed the loophole on single-use plastic bag ban in Charleston

Nn December 5, 2023, Charleston City Council voted to close a loophole in its plastic bag ban that exempts extra-thick plastic bags. These bags were previously exempt, because they were deemed a “reusable” option, when in reality, they were still being used like a single-use plastic bag. The amendment goes into effect July 1, 2024 - after that customers must bring their own bags or use provided paper bags.