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Article: County may trash plastic bags
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- Whittier Daily News
- Article date:
- April 10, 2007
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They fill landfills, clog storm drains, litter roadways, stuff
kitchen drawers and kill marine life.
The plastic grocery bag has not only harmed the environment, but
become a target for state and local governments
concerned about dismal
recycling efforts.
Los Angeles County supervisors voted Tuesday to study the issue of
paper versus plastic and whether to enact a ban on standard plastic
bags, similar to one imposed in San Francisco.
"We have an opportunity to be a leader with all the cities in the
county," Supervisor Gloria Molina said prior to the 4-0 vote
authorizing a full review.
"We have 10 million people living in this region where we have a
severe problem with landfills."
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