Bag Bans Expand Across U.S., Other Countries
In addition to restricting plastic bags, stores in the California cities are now required to charge 10 cents for every paper bag they give out. The ban will grow to cover restaurants in October 2013.
Also on Monday, the city of Barrington, R.I. became the first in the state to approve a ban on disposable bags in stores and restaurants. The town council voted 4-1 in favor of the ban, which will go into effect on January 1, 2013. Retailers will be required to charge 5 cents for paper bags, and the ban does not affect produce, bakery or deli plastic bags.
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