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Plastic Recycling July 19, 2018 01:30:23 PM

Council Unanimously Approves Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance

Paul Ploumis
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The ban will be applicable to carry-out and single-use plastic bags that are used to transport products or goods out of the store or business.

Council Unanimously Approves Plastic Bag Ban Ordinance

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The seven-member Stafford Township Council has given unanimous approval to the ordinance that proposes to ban use of single-use plastic bags. This is the modified version of the Ordinance 2018-06 presented at the Council meeting held on June 27. The ordinance, which was originally introduced in February, was put on hold so as to incorporate minor modifications.

The Council approval implies that the ban will officially go into effect on August 7. As per the ordinance, no retailer in town will be allowed to offer plastic bags to customers starting Dec 6, 2018. As a result, retailers will get nearly four months to get rid of their bag stocks. Thereafter, retailers will be allowed to provide only paper or reusable bags. Otherwise, customers could bring any bag of their choice to carry their shopping items.

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The ban will be applicable to carry-out and single-use plastic bags that are used to transport products or goods out of the store or business. It is not applicable to plastic bags that are used to hold produce, meat, fish or poultry, frozen foods, fresh flowers and deli items. Also excluded are laundry bags and bags used by food assistance programs. Pet stores and medical shops are also exempted from the ban.

Mayor John Spodofora noted that the main intent of the plastic bag ban is to protect the bay, ocean and other local waterways from plastics, thereby protecting marine life and preventing people from eating fish contaminated with plastics. He hoped that other towns will follow suit to implement similar bans. Citing the ban as a step in a positive direction, Spodofora noted that the Council is open to suggestions, so as to make amendment to the ordinance, if needed.

The decision to ban single-use plastics received overwhelming support from environmentalists. Local environmental activist Barbara Reynolds thanked the Council for the passage of the crucial bill to combat plastic.

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