Dive summary: 

• Eugene, Ore., has joined the growing list of cities, including two others in Oregon, banning thin plastic bags from all retailers.
• The ordinance also requires retailers to charge a minimum of 5 cents for each paper bag to encourage people to bring reusable canvas bags instead of just switching to costly paper bags.
• The order will take effect in six months so retailers can get rid of their stock pile of plastic bags.

From the article: 

The Eugene City Council on Monday night flexed its environmental muscle, approving a ban on plastic bags and a statement in opposition to coal trains.

The council voted 6-2 to ban thin plastic bags from all of the city’s retailers. On a closer 5-3 vote, councilors approved a resolution against the railroad shipment of coal through the city.

The ban will take effect in six months, in order to give stores time to eliminate their plastic bag supplies. ...