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Tag: San Francisco Department of the Environment

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Reviewing San Francisco’s ban on plastic bags

by El Tecolote Staff July 10, 2013July 10, 2013

The plastic checkout bag ban, which was implemented by San Francisco last October, is part of the City’s plan for a Zero Waste environment; however, the ordinance received mixed reviews from San Franciscans.

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