Momentum has been picking up in recent years for plastic bag bans in coastal communities and large cities across the U.S, including Chicago, Los Angeles, Austin and Seattle. New York City has been considering a ban, along with state legislatures in Massachusetts, New Jersey and Rhode Island. Hawaii also is on track to have a de-facto statewide ban because its four counties have adopted such ordinances.
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California bans plastic bags: key things to know
California bans plastic bags in what is the nation's first statewide ban. Here are six things to know about the landmark legislation:
5. Who else bans plastic bags?
