CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCIV) — The Charleston County Environmental Management Committee is considering changing what counts as a reusable carryout bag.
A new amendment to the current Single-Use Plastic Bag Ordinance would create uniformity with similar ordinances in the city of Charleston, city of Folly Beach, town of Mount Pleasant, and town of James Island.
“The goal as we’re looking at this amendment is to clarify the definition of reusable carry out bag to eliminate the use of thick plastic bags,” said County Council Chairperson Kylon Middleton…