California Democrats passed a more sweeping plastic bag ban on all types of plastic grocery bags after reports showed their first ban led to more plastic waste.
California lawmakers have passed a second plastic bag ban after admitting the state's first ban failed its goal of reducing plastic waste. State Sen. Catherine Blakespear, D-Encinitas, and Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, D-Orinda, told The Los Angeles Times more sweeping legislation was needed to address a 'loophole' in the initial legislation, which actually led consumers to use more plastic over the past decade.
Instead of being asked do you want paper or plastic at checkout, consumers will simply be asked if they want a paper bag,' Blakespear told the Times. 'This easy change eliminates plastic bags from the point of sale and helps California significantly reduce the plastic waste that is contaminating our environment and waters.
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