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Think those bags are recyclable? California says think again

Por: Los Angeles Times Business December 29, 2022

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Since California adopted the nation's first ban on single-use plastic shopping bags tin 2014, most grocery stores have turned to thicker, reusable plastic bags that are supposed to be recyclable. But Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta is now investigating whether the bags are truly recyclable as required by law. “We’ve all been to the store and forgotten to bring our reusable bags,” Bonta said. “At least the plastic bags we buy at the register... + full article



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