NYC approves 5¢ fee on plastic bags

I’m not using the bags for kitty litter because of the tax. I’m using the bags for kitty litter because I have kitty litter. My point, I guess, is that I don’t see how reusing plastic bags does any good at all–using them twice is about the same as using them once. But really, what else can I do with the kitty litter? And if I need them for the second purpose is it okay to acquire them for the first purpose?