RI Senate Approves 2 Plastic Reduction Bills

RI Senate Approves 2 Plastic Reduction Bills
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5/4/2021
Rachel Nunes
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"We all know how dangerous plastic pollution is to the health of our oceans and marine life, and how it contributes to climate change," Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said.
PROVIDENCE, RI — Two bills aimed at cutting down on plastic usage in Rhode Island were approved by the state Senate Tuesday. The first would cut down on plastic straw usage in restaurants, while the second would create a statewide single-use plastic bag ban.
The sponsors of both bills cited concerns about single-use plastics ending up in the state's waterways, creating pollution and posing a hazard to wildlife.

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