City Of Charleston Bans Plastic Bags, Straws, And Foam

City staff conducted surveys this year and in 2017 to gauge support among businesses and residents for a ban, and both showed roughly 99 percent of respondents were in favor of it.

While the city’s ordinance is now official, businesses will have until Jan. 1, 2020, to discontinue their use of straws and plastic and foam containers, and they have an option of extending the deadline another year if needed.