Why we need a new California plastic bag ban
California’s ban on plastic bags wasn't working. The result? More plastic waste, and single-use bags that can’t be recycled.
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CALPIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect Californians' health, safety and wellbeing.
California’s ban on plastic bags wasn'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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