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    Which Way, L.A.?

    City of Santa Monica Bans Plastic Bags

    First, what does Santa Monica have in common with Brownsville, Texas? They've both banned plastic bags. Santa Monica did it two days ago. So has Los Angeles County in unincorporated areas, and several cities are. What's becoming a national movement is based in part on reports of an enormous garbage patch full of plastic in the Pacific Ocean.

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

    First, what does Santa Monica have in common with Brownsville, Texas? They've both banned plastic bags. Santa Monica did it two days ago. So has Los Angeles County in unincorporated areas, and several cities are. What's becoming a national movement is based in part on reports of an enormous garbage patch full of plastic in the Pacific Ocean. But the American Chemistry Council says that's not true. We hear from advocates on both sides of the issue.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Stephen L. Joseph

      Attorney, Save the Plastic Bag coalition

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      Kirsten James

      Water Quality Director, Heal the Bay

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