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California Sues Plastic Bag Makers Over Recycling Claims

10/18/2025

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California, led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, sued Novolex Holdings, Inteplast Group, and Mettler Packaging for misleading consumers about recyclability of plastic bags under the 2014 law banning non-recyclable bags.
The action follows a similar case against ExxonMobil for deceptive recycling claims.
A new law will ban plastic shopping bags in grocery stores starting next year.

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California, led by Attorney General Rob Bonta, sued Novolex Holdings, Inteplast Group, and Mettler Packaging for misleading consumers about recyclability of plastic bags under the 2014 law banning non-recyclable bags.
The action follows a similar case against ExxonMobil for deceptive recycling claims.
A new law will ban plastic shopping bags in grocery stores starting next year.