The New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act is in Effect

Plastic bags are banned from distribution by anyone required to collect New York State sales tax. Since plastic bags are no longer an option for customer use, the short list of paper bags below has been curated to support your transition away from the use of plastic bags in your store. But the options for alternatives do not end with paper bags. Continue reading below to learn about how you can encourage your customers to bring their own reusable bag. #BYOBagNY

Thank you in advance for your participation in reducing plastic bag pollution across New York State.

*Please note the prices per unit listed for each item below are to serve only as an approximation. Prices in this version are as of March 2024 and are subject to change. They may not represent the lowest cost products at any given time.*

Plastic Bag Alternatives

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Looking to incentivize your customers to bring their own bag?

You can cut down on the number of bags you buy for customer use by asking your patrons to bring their own. To make it more enticing, consider offering incentives. For instance, you could reward them with loyalty points or give a 5 cent discount to those who bring their own bag.

When customers bring their own bags, it is a win for you, them, and the planet.