Are Plastic Bag Bans Actually Helping the Environment?

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Are Plastic Bag Bans Actually Helping the Environment?

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May 18, 2017

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California became the first state to ban single-use plastic bags in November. A middle-schooler from Sacramento wants to know if the ban actually helps the environment.

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May 18, 2017

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Are Plastic Bag Bans Actually Helping the Environment?

Are Plastic Bag Bans Actually Helping the Environment?

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