"We are literally choking our planet with plastic waste," said State Sen. Catherine Blakespear, highlighting the issue of plastic bag consumption and its environmental impact. She referenced a state study showing plastic bag waste per person has increased from 8 to 11 pounds over roughly 17 years.
Christy Leavitt, Oceana's plastics campaign director, stated that the new ban on single-use plastic bags "solidifies California as a leader in tackling the global plastic pollution crisis," emphasizing the state's commitment to environmental sustainability and the significance of this legislative change.
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