Why California needs a new plastic bag ban
California’s ban on plastic bags isn’t working. The result? More plastic waste, and single-use bags that can’t be recycled.
It's time to ban plastic bags in California once and for all.
CALPIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public's health, safety and wellbeing.
California’s ban on plastic bags isn’t working. The result? More plastic waste, and single-use bags that can’t be recycled.
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I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
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