Boston City Council Approves Plastic Bag Ban

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By Lorraine ChowNov 30, 2017, 1:45 pm64 pts
You might want to bring a tote if you plan on shopping in Beantown next year. Boston City Council voted 12-0 on Wednesday to ban single-use plastic bags across the Massachusetts capital. The measure now heads to Mayor Marty Walsh, who is said to be reviewing the proposal, which requires businesses to charge no…

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