California lawmakers have taken a significant step in reducing plastic waste by banning all plastic shopping bags at grocery stores. Previously, residents were offered thicker plastic bags as an alternative, but these were not being properly recycled and ended up in landfills. Now, shoppers must bring their own reusable bags or use paper bags provided by stores.
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