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General Category => National/Breaking News => Topic started by: flowers on September 30, 2014, 05:13:43 pm

Title: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: flowers on September 30, 2014, 05:13:43 pm: http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/california-governor-expected-plastic-bag-ban-25858684

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Gov. Jerry Brown on Tuesday signed legislation imposing the nation's first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags, driven to action by a buildup of litter and damage to aquatic ecosystems.

A national coalition of plastic bag manufacturers immediately said it would seek a voter referendum to repeal the law, which is scheduled to take effect in July 2015.

Under SB270, plastic bags will be phased out of large grocery stores starting next summer and convenience stores and pharmacies in 2016. The law allows grocers to charge a fee of at least 10 cents for using paper bags.

State Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Los Angeles, credits the momentum for statewide legislation to the more than 100 cities and counties, including Los Angeles and San Francisco, that already have such bans.

The measure marks a major milestone for environmental activists who have successfully pushed plastic bag bans in cities across the U.S., including Chicago, Austin and Seattle.
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: flowers on September 30, 2014, 05:14:22 pm: So are they going to ban plastic trash bags as well at some point?
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: mountaineer on September 30, 2014, 05:29:39 pm: Quote from: flowers on September 30, 2014, 05:14:22 pm
So are they going to ban plastic trash bags as well at some point?
Sure, why not? **nononono*
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: Fishrrman on October 01, 2014, 03:17:38 am: California.... the land of the lost...
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: SPQR on October 01, 2014, 03:43:44 am: You can use a plastic bag but the store will charge you an extra five to ten cents extra. I have been using plastic bags in Los Angeles and I have had no problems.
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: SPQR on October 01, 2014, 03:52:18 am: Quote from: flowers on September 30, 2014, 05:14:22 pm
So are they going to ban plastic trash bags as well at some point?

In San Francisco and Los Angeles they have. You have to sort out all of your trash. If you do not they slap you with a big fine. Especially San Francisco. They are very picky about that.
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: PzLdr on October 01, 2014, 04:04:00 am: Wonder when they'll getting around to banning illegals?
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: PzLdr on October 01, 2014, 04:05:12 am: Quote from: Fishrrman on October 01, 2014, 03:17:38 am
California.... the land of the lost...

Gallagher called it the Granola State: "What ain't fruits and nuts is flakes".
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: evadR on October 01, 2014, 04:09:19 am: Banning plastic bags???

Why is Pelosi still there??
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: SPQR on October 01, 2014, 04:15:56 am: Quote from: evadR² on October 01, 2014, 04:09:19 am

Why is Pelosi still there??

She is in a very safe district in San Francisco and part of Napa Valley
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: mountaineer on October 01, 2014, 09:12:36 am: Quote from: evadR² on October 01, 2014, 04:09:19 am
Banning plastic bags???

Why is Pelosi still there??
:silly:
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: evadR on October 01, 2014, 02:35:58 pm: Why is Pelosi still there??

She is in a very safe district in San Francisco and part of Napa Valley

heh..so plastic bags are ok in Napa Valley ??? :smokin:
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: alicewonders on October 01, 2014, 02:45:29 pm: Quote from: evadR² on October 01, 2014, 02:35:58 pm
Why is Pelosi still there??

She is in a very safe district in San Francisco and part of Napa Valley

heh..so plastic bags are ok in Napa Valley ??? :smokin:

Banning plastic bags? Meh, easy to do in nuthouse California.

When are they going to ban plastic surgery in California? Now, that would take some guts!

Speaking of plastic BAGS - Nancy Pelosi!
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: SPQR on October 01, 2014, 03:26:23 pm: Quote from: evadR² on October 01, 2014, 02:35:58 pm
Why is Pelosi still there??

She is in a very safe district in San Francisco and part of Napa Valley

heh..so plastic bags are ok in Napa Valley ??? :smokin:

Plastic bags are even banned in Napa Valley

http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/after-state-passes-plastic-bag-ban-local-laws-to-stay/article_b198b366-3b4f-5249-b51b-3ccb7fdd0123.html
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: evadR on October 01, 2014, 08:34:54 pm: Why is Pelosi still there??

She is in a very safe district in San Francisco and part of Napa Valley

heh..so plastic bags are ok in Napa Valley ??? :smokin:

Plastic bags are even banned in Napa Valley

http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/after-state-passes-plastic-bag-ban-local-laws-to-stay/article_b198b366-3b4f-5249-b51b-3ccb7fdd0123.html

LOL..Trig: I think I'm pitching em high and yer catching em low :)
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: SPQR on October 02, 2014, 03:34:24 am: Quote from: evadR² on October 01, 2014, 08:34:54 pm
Why is Pelosi still there??

She is in a very safe district in San Francisco and part of Napa Valley

heh..so plastic bags are ok in Napa Valley ??? :smokin:

Plastic bags are even banned in Napa Valley

http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/after-state-passes-plastic-bag-ban-local-laws-to-stay/article_b198b366-3b4f-5249-b51b-3ccb7fdd0123.html

LOL..Trig: I think I'm pitching em high and yer catching em low :)

Please clarify what you said.
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: mountaineer on October 02, 2014, 01:01:15 pm: Old bag + plastic surgery = Plastic bag

(http://moonbattery.com/nancy-pelosi-scarf.jpg)
She should wear the scarf on her face
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: alicewonders on October 02, 2014, 01:30:10 pm: Quote from: mountaineer on October 02, 2014, 01:01:15 pm
Old bag + plastic surgery = Plastic bag

(http://moonbattery.com/nancy-pelosi-scarf.jpg)
She should wear the scarf on her face

Or - better yet, go into self-imposed exile on Alcatraz.
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: evadR on October 02, 2014, 01:43:09 pm: Quote from: Trigger on October 02, 2014, 03:34:24 am
Please clarify what you said.
We're not connecting
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: Scottftlc on October 02, 2014, 03:15:59 pm: A voter referendum in California, really? They shouldn't waste their time and money. Even if the referendum were successful, the liberal enviros would have it in state court in 10 minutes...the California constitution says whatever it is that the liberal judges in California say it does...the refendum will be deemed unconstitutional and thrown out. It's the California way.
Title: Re: California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags
Post by: alicewonders on October 02, 2014, 03:44:50 pm: Quote from: Scottftlc on October 02, 2014, 03:15:59 pm
A voter referendum in California, really? They shouldn't waste their time and money. Even if the referendum were successful, the liberal enviros would have it in state court in 10 minutes...the California constitution says whatever it is that the liberal judges in California say it does...the refendum will be deemed unconstitutional and thrown out. It's the California way.

It's the ~~California~~ Kalifornia way.