Stephen L. Joseph

Attorney, Save the Plastic Bag coalition

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Attorney for the Save the Plastic Bag coalition

Stephen L. Joseph on KCRW

First, what does Santa Monica have in common with Brownsville, Texas? They've both banned plastic bags. Santa Monica did it two days ago.

City of Santa Monica Bans Plastic Bags

First, what does Santa Monica have in common with Brownsville, Texas? They've both banned plastic bags. Santa Monica did it two days ago.

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