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Published on July 23rd, 2008

L.A. City Council Votes To Ban Plastic Bags

by Ashley Schiller

The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday in favor of banning customer Los Angeles Times.

But the policy has a catch: it will only apply if the state fails to impose a $.25 fee on shoppers who request the bags. It is hoped that the council’s vote will persuade state lawmakers to put the fee in action.

Citizens have had mixed reactions. Many hail it as a victory for the environment, while others worry that it will cause unemployment through closed factories.

The council also voted to prohibit city agencies from purchasing polystyrene food containers (sometimes called Styrofoam) beginning next year.

Let Earth 911 help you find a location to recycle your plastic bags.

Ashley Schiller

Ashley Schiller

Ashley Schiller is a freelance writer. She is currently finishing her bachelors in political science and journalism.

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