Mark Murray

Californians against Waste

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Executive director of Californians against Waste

Mark Murray on KCRW

Last year, the legislature passed and Governor Brown signed a ban on plastic bags in California. The ban won't go into effect unless voters approve it -- but that wasn't enough.

Playing Politics with Plastic Bags

Last year, the legislature passed and Governor Brown signed a ban on plastic bags in California. The ban won't go into effect unless voters approve it -- but that wasn't enough.

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So what’s going to happen with all those batteries now that the Exide plant is closed? Where will they be recycled?

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So what’s going to happen with all those batteries now that the Exide plant is closed? Where will they be recycled?

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