Los Angeles moves to eliminate plastic bags
David Brancaccio May 24, 2012
The Los Angeles City Council has voted to phase out plastic bags at the checkout with a ten cent tax. Other cities around the country have enacted similar measures, but Los Angeles is the largest U.S. city to do so.
Los Angeles joins plastic bag ban
Adriene Hill May 24, 2012
L.A. has become the largest U.S. city to prohibit the use of plastic grocery bags. But the paper alternative isn't much better for the environment.
Italy bans plastic bags, strives to be more eco-friendly
Daryl Paranada Jan 4, 2011
Italy is saying ciao to plastic bags.
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Bill Radke Aug 4, 2010
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