Law Status
Approved
Status Date
Locations
Paper Summary
Recyclable Paper Bag means a paper bag that is (1) 100 percent recyclable including the handles; (2) contains at least 40% post-consumer recycled paper content; and, (3) displays the percentage of post-consumer recycled content in a visible manner on the outside of the bag.
Reusable Definition
Reusable checkout bag, a sewn bag with handles, that is designed for multiple reuse and can carry 25 pounds over a distance of 300 feet. It can be either made of cloth fabric, durable plastic (more than 4 mils thick), or other durable material
Paper Bag Id Requirements
Yes
Stores Affected
Retail establishment, any retail space located in the Town of Northborough including without limitation a restaurant, food or ice cream truck, convenience store, merchandise vendor, farm market, or supermarket
Comply Date
Ordinance
Article 41
Law Text Details
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