Governor Northam signs single-use plastic ban
Consumer choice advocate weighs in
Executive Order 77 aims to prevent single-use plastic waste at universities and state agencies. (Source: wvir)
By Caitlin Piemme | April 29, 2021 at 10:30 PM EDT - Updated April 29 at 10:46 PM
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) — Virginia Governor Ralph Northam signed an executive order banning single-use plastics at state agencies to help decrease pollution. One advocacy worker says this action may cause more harm than good.
“Alternatives to single-use plastics aren’t always environmentally advantageous. They’re not always better for the environment, in comparison to single-use plastic items,” said North American Sales Manager for Consumer Choice Center David Clement.