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Ban the Bag!


The Growth Action Network strongly supports the Bring Your Own Bag Plastic Reduction Act now before the Anne Arundel County Council.


Even with its many amendments, the highest and best result of the bill will be to reduce pollution on our roadways, but especially in our waterways. These plastic bags take over 1,000 years to decompose in a landfill, even longer in a waterway, where it is not exposed to sunlight. Even when decomposed, the absorbed toxins continue to pollute landfills and waterways much longer.


Almost as good, though, it brings an environmental mindset to all of us each time we go to the store. Remembering to take reusable bags once or twice a week helps to reinforce our stewardship for the planet, and our responsibility as citizens to protect our landfills and waterways.


GAN Board members Kate Fox and Matt Minahan testified before the Council on May 15 and their testimony can be heard here. The Council will vote on the bill on Monday, June 5th. Speak up now and let your council rep know you want them to support this bill. Contact information is available at this link.



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