As of Today, Paper and Plastic bags are officially banned from retail stores in Oregon, unless consumers choose to pay the extra 5 Cents....
I'm confused... how is this different than a five cent tax on bags? Calling it a ban seems overly dramatic and counterproductive.
Anyway I like bag taxes, although perhaps they should be higher. The tax is easily avoidable if you purchase a tote, which is incredibly simple. Totes pay for themselves after a month or two of shopping and are very easy to incorporate into your daily routine. Plastic bags are insidious and most of the time can't be recycled anyway.
