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Council Votes To Ban Polystyrene, Plastic Bags

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Jul 22, 2008 12:04 pm US/Pacific

Council Votes To Ban Polystyrene, Plastic Bags

LOS ANGELES The Los Angeles City Council Tuesday banned foam food containers from city buildings, beginning July 1, 2009, and ordered plastic bags to be pulled from store checkout counters by July 1, 2010.

The plan requires officials to replace containers made of polystyrene -- commonly known by the brand name Styrofoam -- at city-owned buildings, Los Angeles International Airport and city-sponsored events.

After July 1, 2010, consumers will have to use their own canvas bags or pay 25 cents for a paper or biodegradable bag. Of that fee, 3 percent would go to the retailer, 3 percent will go to the state, and the rest of the money will go back to the city to fund an education campaign.

Consumers in the city of Los Angeles use 2.3 billion plastic bags a year.

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