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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Seattle Officials Vote To Ban Plastic Bags

The Seattle City Council voted Monday to ban single-use plastic bags from groceries and other retail stores, joining a growing trend among cities that embrace green values.
The ordinance, which was approved unanimously following months of discussion and debate, included a provision to charge a nickel fee for the use of paper bags, to encourage people to bring their own bags when they go shopping.


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2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Good. Ought to be done everywhere.

Anonymous said...

This marks a sad day for dog poop!