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Which Way, L.A.?

Plastic Bag Ban Going into Effect January 1

On January 1, Los Angeles will become America's biggest city to ban plastic bags from big retailers. Small stores can still give them away until next summer. Councilman Paul Koretz pushed for the ban and now he's raising money for reusable tote bags to be given away free.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

On January 1, Los Angeles will become America's biggest city to ban plastic bags from big retailers. Small stores can still give them away until next summer. Councilman Paul Koretz pushed for the ban and now he's raising money for reusable tote bags to be given away free. We hear from his Deputy for Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Andy Schrader, and from Sarah Sikich, Coastal Resources Policy Director for Heal the Bay.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Andrea Brody

    Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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    Jenny Hamel

    KCRW

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

    Reporter, Fill-in Host

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    Andy Shrader

    Office of LA City Councilman Paul Koretz

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    Sarah Sikich

    Heal the Bay

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