CA banned plastic bags in 2016. Now more residents are using them

Aug. 29, 2023 California

California banned single-use plastic bags seven years ago. But a new LA Times investigation shows we’re now using more plastic bags, not fewer.

Keep KCRW Independent.

KCRW is here to provide you with local news, music discovery, and cultural connection. Stay up to date with all things KCRW by signing up for our newsletters! And, if you can support our efforts, make a donation today.

Sign-up for our newsletters.
Make a donation.

Credits

Guest:

Jessica Roy - assistant editor on the utility journalism team at the LA Times - @jessica_roy

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel

More from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Community Brigade helps save homes and residents in Franklin Fire Press Play with Madeleine Brand Dec 10

What can Biden do in his remaining time as president? Press Play with Madeleine Brand Dec 11

Biden’s final days in the White House, legal action against Character.AI Press Play with Madeleine Brand Dec 11

Sweet side of Hanukkah table: Jelly donuts are essential Press Play with Madeleine Brand Dec 11

Latest

Community Brigade helps save homes and residents in Franklin Fire Press Play with Madeleine Brand Dec 10

Will Trump’s DOJ antitrust pick shake up Hollywood? The Business Dec 6

What can Biden do in his remaining time as president? Press Play with Madeleine Brand Dec 11

Biden’s final days in the White House, legal action against Character.AI Press Play with Madeleine Brand Dec 11

From this Episode:

Students’ gender identity is at center of political fight in Chino

Chino school district’s ‘forced outing’ policy: Student safety at risk?

CA Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday sued the Chino school district over its policy requiring staff to notify parents if students identify as a different gender at school.

9 min