2014 News

California bans single-use plastic bags

30 September, 2014

Governor Jerry Brown signs SB 270 into law, making California first in the nation to enact statewide ban. Read the full article >>

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California senate makes historic conservation decision

29 August, 2014

California legislature votes to ban single–use plastic bags. SB 270 was adopted by the California State Assembly by a vote of 44–29 yesterday, and was concurred by the Senate today with a vote of 22–15. The bill now moves on to the governor for action. Read the full article >>

View and download the press release (PDF).