The Elgin City Council has ruled that single-use plastic bags will be banned at large retail stores in Elgin starting in June 2027.

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The Elgin City Council voted Wednesday to advance a proposed ordinance banning single-use plastic bags at major retailers that, if passed, wouldn’t take effect until June 2027.

The Elgin City Council gave preliminary approval Wednesday to a ban on single-use plastic checkout bags at larger retailers. If approved, Elgin would be one of the only municipalities in the state ...

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This recipe is for Roasted Rainbow Carrots with Whipped Feta and Spicy Pepitas from the food section of The Boston Globe.