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Samuel Coleman
Published Sep 23, 2026
BUSINESSES are trying to go green, but in some cases, it's coming at the cost of the consumer.
Sprouts Farmers Market has announced it will get rid of single-use plastic bags by the end of this year.
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Instead, customers will be encouraged to bring their own bags or pay 10 cents per reusable plastic bag from the checkout.
The bags are made to be reused at least 125 times.
The changes will be made in phases starting next month with stores in Nevada, Utah, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
Sprouts has already eliminated single-use bags at 132 of its California stores.
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“Our customers tell us how much they appreciate Sprouts’ care for the planet and our commitment to doing what’s right for our collective future,” said Nick Konat, president and chief operating officer of Sprouts in a press release.
“The decision to shift to reusable bags is one of many ways Sprouts will have an even bigger impact on the environment. We understand this will be an adjustment for our customers, and we will be here to help them with the transition.”
This decision will remove over 200million single-use bags from circulation each year.
BIG CHANGES AT SPROUTS
Sprouts currently has about 350 stores across 23 states, but the locations are quickly changing.
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The grocer is planning on closing 11 stores due to financial underperformance.
Jack Sinclair, Sprouts chief executive officer, admitted that the stores were built in the wrong areas, affecting sales.
He said: “You won’t see direct replacements coming in those geographies going forward because they’re probably in the wrong place.”
The majority of the closing stores have a larger format, which the business is turning away from.
Rather, the company will be opening 30 new stores as it turns to a smaller model.
The closures will take place in Texas, California, Georgia, Florida, and Washington.
Two of the released specific locations, which are scheduled to close on April 30, include stores in West Hollywood, California and Wellington, Florida.
Sprouts is just one of many businesses facing store closures tied to low sales.
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Shoppers should take advantage of the closing sales, offering discounts on every item in the store.
Plus, see which stores are closing this month.
