More Than a Decade of Reuse in Santa Fe

Santa Fe's Reusable Bag Ordinance has been in effect for more than a decade, helping reduce reliance on single-use carryout bags and encouraging shoppers to make reusable bags part of their routine.

The ordinance was designed to do more than replace plastic bags with paper bags. It recognizes that paper bags also require resources to manufacture, transport, recycle, and dispose of.

The goal is simple: reduce the use of single-use bags altogether.

Remember to bring your reusable bags when you shop. Keeping a few bags in your car, backpack, purse, or near the front door can make them easier to remember.

Small habits add up. By choosing reusable bags, we can help reduce waste, litter, and pollution while protecting Santa Fe's natural beauty and resources.

As we look ahead to the next decade, we can build on that progress by making reuse an even bigger part of everyday life. Every reusable bag we remember is one less single-use bag we need.

Learn more about the City of Santa Fe's Reusable Bag Ordinance and waste-reduction efforts on the City website.