West Hollywood's ordinance follows decisions by a string of California cities to prohibit single-use plastic bags. The bans aim to reduce landfill waste.West Hollywood has become the latest in a string of California cities — including Santa Monica, Long Beach and Pasadena — to ban single-use plastic bags at store checkout lines.
West Hollywood Oks Ban On Plastic Bags In Store Checkout Lines
By Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times
Tue, 08/21/2012 - 1:00am
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