Every "free" plastic bag is very costly to our environment. The 2013 City of Austin plastic bag ban greatly reduced plastic bag litter. However, because of a recent Texas Supreme Court ruling, the City can no longer ban plastic bags.
It is now up to the retailers to NOT offer single-use plastic bags at check-out. We as consumers can influence their decision. If we want the retailers in Austin to not provide these bags, we need to let them know NOW. We have a voice!
Encourage your favorite grocery stores and other retailers to not provide free plastic bags at check-out. For example, go to HEB.com and find "contact us" at the bottom of the page. Tell them how you feel. If enough people make their voices heard, it will make a difference.
