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California Sues Plastic Bag Makers for Misleading Claims

10/21/2025

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit on October 20 against Novolex Holdings, Inteplast Group, and Mettler Packaging for alleged violations of California plastic bag laws.
The suit alleges bags were labeled recyclable despite evidence they are not accepted by recycling facilities.
Four other companies settled for over $1.7 million and stopped selling plastic bags in California, with new regulations requiring recyclable paper bags starting January 1, 2026.

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California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit on October 20 against Novolex Holdings, Inteplast Group, and Mettler Packaging for alleged violations of California plastic bag laws.
The suit alleges bags were labeled recyclable despite evidence they are not accepted by recycling facilities.
Four other companies settled for over $1.7 million and stopped selling plastic bags in California, with new regulations requiring recyclable paper bags starting January 1, 2026.