Los Angeles became the largest city in the nation to approve a ban on plastic bags at supermarket checkout lines, handing a hard-fought victory to environmentalists and promising to change the way Angelenos do their grocery shopping.
L.a. Oks Ban On Plastic Bags At Checkout
By David Zahniser and Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times
Thu, 05/24/2012 - 2:00am
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