Kroger, the multi-state grocery chain headquartered in Cincinnati, made a commitment to its customers and communities a little over six years ago to phase out single use plastic bags at its family ...

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"We remain focused on finding feasible ways to reduce the amount of single-use plastic grocery shopping bags used in our stores," Emilie Williamson, a spokesperson for Roundy's, said in an email.

Kroger previously committed to phasing out single use plastic bags by 2025. With the deadline approaching, here's where the initiative stands.