Beaufort County will consider expanding its rule banning thin, single-use plastic bags, aiming to address gaps left behind in the ordinance’s original version.
On April 6, the Natural Resource Committee advanced a revised plan to County Council, which includes banning all plastic carry out bags and disposable styrofoam food containers. Businesses will have to provide paper bags or reusable carry-out bags with handles that are stitched, not heat-sealed.
The revisions also limit the use of plastic straws and cutlery by making them only available upon request for patrons in local businesses…