SB 270 was passed into law, making California the first state in the nation to ban single-use plastic bags. The law made an exception for thicker plastic carryout bags made from high-density polyethylene that were considered reusable and met certain recyclability standards, writes California Senato...
Bring your own: California bans single-use plastic bags SACRAMENTO, Calif.-- Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation imposing the nation's firststatewide ban on single-use plastic bags, driven to action by a buildup of litter and damage to aquatic ecosystems. A national coalition of plastic b...
California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers could purchase bags made with a thicker plastic that purportedly made them reusable and recyclable. The new measure,approved by state legislators last month, bans all plastic shopping...
California already bans thin plastic shopping bags at grocery stores and other shops, but shoppers at checkout can purchase bags made with a thicker plastic that purportedly makes them reusable and recyclable. Democratic state Sen. Catherine Blakespear said people are not reusing or recycling th...
California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers could purchase bags made with a thicker plastic that purportedly made them reusable and recyclable. The new measure, approved by state legislators last month, bans all plastic shopping bags starting...
California had already banned thin plastic shopping bags at supermarkets and other stores, but shoppers could purchase bags made with a thicker plastic that purportedly made them reusable and recyclable. The new measure, approved by state legislators last month, bans all plastic ...
The article reports that a legislation has been passed to ban single-use plastic bags at grocery and convenience stores in California, effective from July 2015 and mentions trade opportunity for decorators and promo products distributors to sell ...
Plastic litter isn’t just ugly to look at, it is a threat to the environment. As studies continue to show, plastic is accumulating rapidly in every corner of the natural environment. United States Plastic Recycling News
Based on their analysis, the researchers made three suggestions: First, replace takeout food and drink containers with materials that are more readily biodegradable; Second, introduce bans on avoidable plastics; Third, use deposit refund schemes to incentivize reusable products. ...
1. What are the multiple bans targeted at? A.Recyclable glass bottles. B.Reusable shopping bags. C.Degradable plastic straws. D.Disposable plastic plates. 2. How will China carry out the new policy? A.By banning plastics once for all.B.By taking measures step by step. ...