BYOBag Program

Since 2013, The Defenders has been advocating for education and policy regarding the reduction of single-use plastic bags through bringing your own bags for shopping.

Accomplishments

To date, the City of Woodstock is the only town that has implemented an ordinance which mandates a charge for single-use plastic bags in grocery stores in Woodstock. All other towns in the county have been provided the Woodstock ordinance to adapt to their own cities and villages.

Goals

To eventually have a bag fee/tax in all towns throughout McHenry County. Statewide, we join with IEC in implementing a state-wide ban or charge on single-use plastic bags.