The generation-old checkout counter question of paper or plastic could get a bit more complicated if San Francisco lawmakers ban plastic grocery bags.
Angered by what they see as a weak effort by supermarkets to cut down on the use of plastic bags, six local lawmakers want the city to prohibit grocers from giving out the ubiquitous sacks blamed for eating up fossil fuel, littering streets and choking wildlife.
"San Francisco is poised to be the first U.S. city to ratchet up its response against global warming," said Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, who crafted the measure scheduled to be heard by a legislative committee on Thursday. "By doing so, we will save millions of dollars for city coffers and for our refuse rate payers." [...]
San Francisco Considers Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags
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San Francisco Considers Ban on Plastic Grocery Bags
By Lisa Leff
Associated Press, 3/8/07
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