SEATTLE–There have been a surprising number of inquiries into the looming Seattle ordinance which will impose a fee of 20 cents per plastic or paper bag at all Seattle grocery and convenience stores–and which will additionally ban the sort of foam containers popularized by the ubiquitous teriyaki shops all around town.
So let’s get back to the basics and look at what this ordinance does, and why it is bad for you:
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SEATTLE–In an unsurprising move, the city council voted today (6-1) to impose a 20 cent fee per plastic or paper bag issued at local grocery and convenience stores beginning next January. Additionally, the city unanimously voted to ban foam containers at food-services businesses to take effect at the same time.
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