Paper or plastic? Not anymore in San Francisco.People in San Francisco like a regulated lifestyle.
The city's Board of Supervisors approved groundbreaking legislation Tuesday to outlaw plastic checkout bags at large supermarkets in about six months and large chain pharmacies in about a year.
The ordinance, sponsored by Supervisor Ross Mirkarimi, is the first such law in any city in the United States and has been drawing global scrutiny this week.
"I am astounded and surprised by the worldwide attention," Mirkarimi said. "Hopefully, other cities and other states will follow suit."
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
S.F. FIRST CITY TO BAN PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS
The San Francisco Chronicle reports:
