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Maryland may ban plastic carryout bags at retail shops
By MADISON HUNT
SILVER SPRING, Md. A Maryland House committee on Friday voted to approve a bill prohibiting all retail establishments from distributing a plastic carryout bag at the point of sale.
HB314, the Plastic Bag Reduction Act, cross-filled with SB223 in the state Senate, would tackle the plastic pollution problem in the state, advocates said.
Advocates for the bill said reusable bags create less waste, reduce the state’s carbon footprint and will better the environment long term.
“Every step that we can take to reduce our society’s reliance on single-use plastics is a nod to our children’s future,” said Del. Brooke Lierman, D-Baltimore. “We want them to be able to go to the beach where their only concern is jellyfish, not plastic bags.”
Oyster shooters and street art highlight Baltimore trip
Jessica Kelly
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The room service breakfast available at the Sagamore Pendry Baltimore.Photo by Jessica KellyShow MoreShow Less
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Crushing it with a grapefruit-flavored crush cocktail at Thames Street Oyster House in Baltimore.Photo by Jessica KellyShow MoreShow Less
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You can really experience Baltimore differently depending on where you stay. If you re near the waterfront, it s a low-key, calm environment. If you re downtown, you get the hustle and bustle feel of a big city. If you re in the Hampden neighborhood, you get a laid-back, hipster-artsy vibe. I really enjoy cities like this where you can go a few times and feel like you re getting a different experience each time you visit. (Note: All locations are within Baltimore unless otherwise stated.)