Press Release
☷Commissaries on Hawaii will no longer issue single use shopping bags starting on April 30
U.S. Army ( By Press Release office)
Mar 19,2024
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Hey , starting in April , commissaries in Hawaii won ' t be giving out disposable shopping bags anymore . This is because the Defense Commissary Agency is following local laws to reduce waste and protect the environment . According to a state of Hawaii ordinance , single - use bags won ' t be available at Hawaii commissaries after April 30 , 2024 . The agency wants to comply with laws that restrict the use of plastic and paper bags and has been a leader in environmental initiatives . So , if you shop at the commissary , it ' s a good idea to bring your own reusable bags or buy some from the store . They ' ll have signs up in the commissaries to let everyone know about the change . The agency is dedicated to being environmentally responsible and wants to make sure the transition goes smoothly for everyone . They ' ll provide resources and information to help out . If you want more details on their environmental programs , you can visit corp . commissaries . com .
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