Monday, April 26, 2010
BAN the BAG through California Legislation
Many of California's cities have been trying to regulate plastic bag consumption for years, recognizing that something must be done about the flimsy petroleum-based product that is difficult to recycle and all too often ends up as a littered eyesore.
Due to the outcry of our Chapters to address the issue of plastic pollution on our oceans and beaches, Surfrider Foundation has been working to support statewide legislation to Ban the Bag. Right now, Assembly Bill 1998 (Brownley) is being assessed by our legislature. The bill would ban all single-use carryout plastic bags, limit the distribution of paper bags, and require reusable bags to be available for purchase. This is the most progressive effort of any other state in the nation!
To find out more and take action, check out this action alert from Heal the Bay and Environment California, our partner organizations for addressing plastic pollution.
Labels: plastic bags, RAP
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I disagree regarding banning plastic bags. I know plastic bags are found out in our environment & don't like to see it. I personally cannot afford to "buy" the cloth bags, nor pay or be charged for the use of plastic bags. I recycle everything possible, and I re-use my plastic bags when I go to the store. Some people should just be more re- sponsible & conscious of their actions & give a damn about our environment; pay attention. I'm sorry, but I hope all plastic bags will not be banned. Aren't they recyclable too???
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