LOCATION: PORTLAND, OR REPORT(S): Promoting Reusable Checkout Bags in Portland – One Year Report (2012) ORDINANCE SUMMARY ORDINANCE ASSESSMENT Passed: 2011 / Implemented: 2011 / Expanded 2012 KEY FINDINGS: Ordinance No. : 184759 (Code Chapter 17.103)  Reusable bags use increased 304%1 (pg. 1) PLASTIC SUMMARY:  Highly recycled paper bags used increased 491%1 (pg. 1)  Bans plastic bags that are less than 4.0 mil thick  Zero penalties were issued to retailers for non-compliance  Plastic bags must be 4.0 mil or thicker to be with the ordinance1 (pg. 1) considered “reusable”  Must be recyclable  After the release of the One Year Report (2012), the Portland City Council voted unanimously to expand the ordinance to PAPER SUMMARY: all retailers in the city.2 (pg. 1)  No fee on paper bags  Paper bags must contain recycled content  Paper bags must be recyclable RESOURCES 1Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Promoting Reusable Checkout Bags in Portland. Portland, OR: 2012. 2 Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Important Information Regarding New Plastic Checkout Bag Polity. Portland, OR: 2012. Portland, OR Carryout Bag Ordinance: LINK TO ORDINANCE Promoting Reusable Checkout Bags in Portland – One Year Report: LINK TO REPORT Important Information Regarding New Plastic Checkout Bag Policy: LINK TO MEMO