SW1eWork with large grocers to develop outreach and incentive programs designed to promote the use of reusable bags over single-use plastic.

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CAAP Action Description

Work with large grocers (based on CalRecycle’s Tier 1 Commercial Edible Food Generator definition) to develop outreach and incentive programs designed to promote the use of reusable bags over single-use plastic.

Tasks

What's left to do?

2028
Meet with management of large grocers and develop an educational outreach (to customers and grocery store employees) and incentive programs designed to reduce the use of single-use plastics.

Take Action!

Reusable Grocery Bag with avocados and green apples

1 committed

Use reusable shopping bags in place of single-use plastic

Switching to reusable bags helps reduce plastic waste and keep our waterways, landscapes, and communities cleaner.

Status of Implementation
Beginning in 2026, statewide implementation of SB 1053 eliminates single-use plastic bags, increasing use of paper alternatives. The County is exploring opportunities to promote reuse and composting practices associated with this transition.

Responsible parties

Existing Policy/Plan
CalRecycle Tier One Commercial Generator regulations (SB 1383): Defines large grocery generators and required waste diversion behaviors.
Solid Waste: Carryout Bag Prohibition (SB 1053): Eliminates single-use plastic bags, increasing use of plastic alternatives.
Phase
III

SW1eWork with large grocers to develop outreach and incentive programs designed to promote the use of reusable bags over single-use plastic.

Progress

CAAP Action Description

Tasks

What's left to do?

Meet with management of large grocers and develop an educational outreach (to customers and grocery store employees) and incentive programs designed to reduce the use of single-use plastics.

Take Action!

Use reusable shopping bags in place of single-use plastic

Status of Implementation

Responsible parties

Existing Policy/Plan

Phase

Measure

Action Category

Mitigation, Adaptation or Crosscutting

Measure/Action Type

Progress

CAAP Action Description

Tasks

What's left to do?

Meet with management of large grocers and develop an educational outreach (to customers and grocery store employees) and incentive programs designed to reduce the use of single-use plastics.

Take Action!

Use reusable shopping bags in place of single-use plastic

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Mitigation, Adaptation or Crosscutting