D.C. Council Approves Plastic Bag Fee

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Plastic Bag Tax

For those reluctant Tree Huggers I've got the perfect eco bags!

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Christie of KS @ Jun 19, 2009 17:30:20 PM

The Truth About thetruthaboutplasticbags.com

It's a greenwashing site financed for by Hilex Poly Company, a plastic bag and plastic film product manufacturer. Reader beware.

Jen of CA @ Jun 14, 2009 01:22:06 AM

More Facts

California recently held up a state bag tax in committee rather of voting on it after a tax referendum failed and consideration that voters did not want a new tax.

Colorado, Maine, Virginia, Minnesota, Missouri, New York City and Connecticut have all decided not to pass proposed bag legislation (bans and taxes) since March.

Los Angeles has not passed a ban law but rather a resolution to consider a ban.

For more facts about plastic www.thetruthaboutplasticbags.com

Clear Perspective of SC @ Jun 03, 2009 22:31:07 PM

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