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Oct
24
First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

First Official Notices Sent Out To City Stores For Controversial Plastic Bag Bill

Source: katerha via flickrLast week stores citywide began receiving the first official notices reminding them that, as of February 15,
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Jun
13
Plastic Bag Bill Snagged In Albany

Plastic Bag Bill Snagged In Albany

(photo via katerha / flickr [https://www.flickr.com/photos/katerha/])The City Council’s controversial plastic bag fee legislation — which
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May
04
Discord Pollutes Town Hall Discussion About Plastic Bags

Discord Pollutes Town Hall Discussion About Plastic Bags

Council Member Cumbo speaks to part of the panel.Council Member Laurie Cumbo had to grab the mic as she
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Apr
06

Council Members Lander And Williams Combine Efforts To Pass Plastic Bag Waste Bill

Photo via plasticbagsofnewyork [https://www.instagram.com/p/8OLNBmlo05/?taken-by=plasticbagsofnewyork&hl=en] There may be light at the
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Apr
05
With Support From Flatbush Councilman, One Step Closer To Plastic Bag Fee

With Support From Flatbush Councilman, One Step Closer To Plastic Bag Fee

Councilman Jumaane Williams (Photo: Ditmas Park Corner)There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the multi-year
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Feb
10
Madison High Students Trash School To Raise Awareness About Environmental Issues

Madison High Students Trash School To Raise Awareness About Environmental Issues

James Madison High School students and teachers celebrate creating the borough’s longest chain of plastic bags. (Photo: Alex Ellefson
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Sep
17
Local Leaders Push For Plastic Bag Surcharge During BYOBag Week

Local Leaders Push For Plastic Bag Surcharge During BYOBag Week

Council Member Laurie Cumbo is one of several NYC council members supporting a bill that would put a 10-cent fee
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Feb
26
Plastic Produce Bags To Remain Free At The Park Slope Food Coop

Plastic Produce Bags To Remain Free At The Park Slope Food Coop

On Tuesday night members of the Park Slope Food Coop [http://www.foodcoop.com/] gathered (for the second time — the
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