The City of Lawrence Sustainability Advisory Board has voted in support of a 16-cents charge for plastic and paper bags used to carry items purchased at grocery stores and retailers. According to Board’s recommendations, revenue from the bag fee would be allocated to address the business costs associated with the policy, to support local environmental education and initiatives and to support programming for low-income Lawrence residents. The measure will advance to the Lawrence City Commission for possible action. NACDS is providing support to the Kansas Pharmacists Association to exempt out prescription bags.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.