Andy Shrader

Office of LA City Councilman Paul Koretz

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Deputy of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability for Los Angeles City Councilman Paul Koretz

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On January 1, Los Angeles will become America's biggest city to ban plastic bags from big retailers. Small stores can still give them away until next summer.

Plastic Bag Ban Going into Effect January 1

On January 1, Los Angeles will become America's biggest city to ban plastic bags from big retailers. Small stores can still give them away until next summer.

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