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California City Bans Plastic Bags and Styrofoam Containers
2013-08-21 15:17:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
EcoWatch: The El Cerrito, CA, city council voted last night to ban single-use plastic shopping bags and Styrofoam. The plastic bag ordinance applies to all stores except restaurants and certain charities, while the Styrofoam law affects restaurants and city vendors. Both bans take effect on Jan. 1, 2014. This important step forward for El Cerrito shows yet again that we can achieve lasting victories for the ocean and our environment, said Nathan Weaver with Environment California. Banning plastic bags...
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