Kroger announces plans to scrap plastic bags

Cincinnati, Oh. — Cincinnati-based Kroger plans to stop using plastic bags by 2025 company-wide. CEO Rodney McMullen says they will transition to reusable bags.

The Kroger owned location in Seattle, Washington will be the first store to make the change by 2019.

Company officials say the change is consistent with their “Zero Hunger/Zero Waste” commitment.