Michael DeLoreto

Revised legislation gives food banks until November to stop using plastic and paper bags and provides them 500,000 free reusable bags.

A bill endorsed by the Assembly environment committee would also redefine what qualifies as a reusable carryout bag, at the urging of a manufacturer.

Plastic straws would survive, though only available by request. Supermarkets would be required for to give out reusable bags for free for two months.