ONE STEP...LONG ISLAND TOWN BANS PLASTIC

This comes at the perfect time. I just posted a short film a few posts ago about the plastic bag and now this. awesome!!! You should seriously consider "not" using plastic wherever you may be. I know Whole Foods offers 10% of your bill if you bring your own recycled/reusable bags. Get on it people. Recycle.

Here is one reason why littered plastic is bad for the environment.




Southampton sacks retailers' plastic bags

In a 5-0 vote, the village board on Tuesday passed a resolution this week prohibiting retailers from using the nonbiodegradable bags. Businesses have about six months to start using paper or reusable bags. Produce bags and plastic bags of a heavier weight are exempt.

Violators face a $1,000 fine and up to 14 days in jail, consistent with the village's current penalties.

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