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Plastic bag ban led to more plastic waste
Posted on: February 29, 2024 at 09:54:36 CT
Spanky KU
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Dem libs be dumb. They mistake activity for accomplishment yet again
https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-plastic-bag-ban-led-more-plastic-waste-consumer-advocacy-group-claims
California's plastic bag ban has backfired and led to much more plastic waste, according to a new report from a consumer advocacy group.
Ten years ago, the Golden State passed SB 270, a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery, drug and convenience stores, in efforts to reduce the amount of plastic waste and encourage the public to use reusable bags. However, material recovery facilities and environmental activists have documented a dramatic increase in plastic bag waste since the ban was passed, The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.
According to a new report from the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), the plastic ban contained a "loophole" allowing businesses to offer thicker "reusable" plastic bags at checkout for a small fee; however, many consumers just threw those out after a single use as well.
As a result, there's been a 47% jump in plastic bag waste tonnage, the group claims.
https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-plastic-bag-ban-led-more-plastic-waste-consumer-advocacy-group-claims
California's plastic bag ban has backfired and led to much more plastic waste, according to a new report from a consumer advocacy group.
Ten years ago, the Golden State passed SB 270, a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at grocery, drug and convenience stores, in efforts to reduce the amount of plastic waste and encourage the public to use reusable bags. However, material recovery facilities and environmental activists have documented a dramatic increase in plastic bag waste since the ban was passed, The Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.
According to a new report from the California Public Interest Research Group (CALPIRG), the plastic ban contained a "loophole" allowing businesses to offer thicker "reusable" plastic bags at checkout for a small fee; however, many consumers just threw those out after a single use as well.
As a result, there's been a 47% jump in plastic bag waste tonnage, the group claims.
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Plastic bag ban led to more plastic waste - Spanky KU - 2/29 09:54:36