Forget it. I love plastic bags.
Here in the land of fruits and nuts, California, the state passed legislation outlawing plastic bags. However, the retailers got a proposition on the ballot which is not up for a vote until Nov, 2016. In the meantime, the state law is unenforceable.
However, some cities have passed laws outlawing plastic and requiring stores to charge 10 cents per paper bag.
As to the absurdity of these local laws, if I shop in an Albertson’s supermarket on one side of the street in the City of Palm Desert, I have to pay 10 cents per paper bag. But if I shop in a Ralphs supermarket directly across the street in unincorporated Riverside County, I can get plastic bags at no charge.
Now that the local Trader Joes are being forced to drop plastic and charge 10 cents per bag for paper, I have purchased two cases of plastic bags over the internet. The cost, including shipping, is under 2 cents per bag. I carry a supply in my trunk and bring them into the store when I shop. Plus, I use the used ones to line the three trash containers under the kitchen sink.
While our state is running dry of water, and our incompetent governor and legislators have done nothing about it for years, they can find the time to spend on the really big issues like outlawing plastic bags and building a high speed railroad to NOWHERE!!!