California lawmakers progress bills to ban plastic bags, sparking criticism over cost and effectiveness.

California lawmakers advance bills to ban plastic bags, sparking criticism. Senate Bill 1053 and Assembly Bill 2236 aim to replace plastic bags with paper bags or reusable ones, but critics argue that this will increase costs and do little to reduce plastic waste, as California's plastic waste has risen by nearly 50% since the 2014 statewide ban on single-use plastics. Critics suggest improving recycling and targeting plastic pollution more effectively.

August 24, 2024
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