The state Senate in Massachusetts passed a bill to curtail plastic use, including banning single-use plastic bottles, plastic bags, and implementing fees for paper bags, with a focus on reducing plastic pollution and protecting wildlife.
This legislation builds on existing local initiatives, with 70% of Massachusetts' population already under plastic bag bans. Governor Maura Healey's executive order to ban single-use plastic bottles by state agencies is also being reinforced by this bill.
Environmentalists praised the bill, emphasizing the importance of reducing plastic waste to achieve climate goals and protect ecosystems and communities, highlighting the significant environmental impact of excessive plastic usage.
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